A virtual LAN is a logical division of a network that enables devices to communicate as if they are connected to a single switch. These divisions are critical to network security, performance and ...
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For a long time, I thought a proper homelab needed segmentation to be responsible and professional, and setting up VLANs was the next obvious step. From all the Reddit threads and self-hosting forums ...
Nutter helps a reader protect the servers in his growing network. As our network grows in size, so does the need to protect the servers. We have already put in an interior firewall between the servers ...
Ron Nutter helps a reader who needs help with a VLAN configuration issue. I am studying for my CCNA (self taught). I’m trying to understand an issue. If I had Host A and Host B attached to individual ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When set up correctly, virtual LANs improve the performance of busy networks. VLANs can group client devices that communicate ...
Relative newcomer to serious home networking here, looking for a little input about what I actually need to achieve my goals. I've seen guides including other VLANs -- VPN vs clearnet, management, etc ...
His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer. Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for ...
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What is virtual local area network hopping (VLAN hopping)? Virtual local area network hopping (VLAN hopping) is a method of attacking the network resources of the VLAN by sending packets to a port not ...
I have a connection coming into the house, then into a Synology router. I have 2 VLANS set up, the default one and a 2nd one called Secure. I don't have Ethernet run in my house but we have 6 coax ...