I recently installed a new Unifi 24-port switch and a NanoHD access point. Other than setting up a basic WiFi in the house and getting all of my network moved over to the new switch and AP, I had a ...

Imagine this: your smart home devices, guest Wi-Fi, and workstations all coexist on the same network. A single compromised IoT device could expose sensitive data or disrupt your entire system. It’s a ...

A virtual LAN (VLAN) is a broadcast domain created by switches. VLANs are a convenient way to connect ports from different switches and different buildings onto the same network and broadcast domain, ...

We're using vSphere 4.1 U2 Standard. I'd appreciate some views on how you handle your vSwitches with regard to VLANs please. If you have the need to run data for several VLANs into the same physical ...

To begin, we must have a more formal definition of what a LAN is. LAN stands for local area network. Hubs and switches usually are thought of as participating in a single LAN. Normally, if you connect ...

Q: I have a Cisco L3 3560 switch, 5 unmanaged switches and 150 users. I need to create 10 VLANs. How can I configure my VLAN given the switches I have? It depends on how many users you would need in ...

It’s easy to see why virtual LANs have become popular on networks of all sizes. Imagine having multiple separate physical networks within a single organization — without the headache of managing ...

Have you been told that VLANs are the ultimate solution to your network woes? That they’ll magically secure your infrastructure, eliminate complexity, and solve all your traffic management headaches?

You may or may not have heard of VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network). It is something that is primarily used in large businesses around the world. If you are interested in opening a business that ...

Five things you should know about configuring a Cisco IOS switch Your email has been sent Once you're ready to make the jump to a more sophisticated switch, what do you need to know? Let's answer some ...