Using a VLAN -- or Virtual Local Area Network -- to segregate the traffic on your router provides added security and performance for devices connected to your LAN. While a LAN is determined by the ...

As per the subject, I am being forcefully pushed into the world of VLAN's. I have a large degree of SOHO and SMB LAN hardware experience. The limits of my knowledge are stuff like custom static ...

So switched my entire home network stack over to Ubiquity recently - UDM-SE, managed switches for home/work, and AP's. Just added my 1st NEW HomeKit lightbulb last night since the switch, and realized ...

The average home now has dozens of networked devices, from computers to smart devices and streaming boxes. Each of these comes with different considerations about how they use the network, and that's ...

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 ...

Set up a virtual LAN (VLAN), they said. It would be fun, they said. Actually, configuring VLANs is incredibly fun and worthwhile as it can segment your network and secure various devices. Think about ...

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?

It's no surprise that Linux makes a great router and firewall. A lesser-known fact is that you also can use Linux as an Ethernet bridge and VLAN switch, and that these features are similarly powerful, ...

In Cisco LAN switch environments, the native VLAN is typically untagged on 802.1Q trunk ports. This can lead to a security vulnerability in your network environment. It is a best practice to ...

Even if you have one of the fastest Wi-Fi routers available, you may sometimes still experience slower download speeds and buffering. In many cases, the location of your router, physical barriers, and ...