This is a network diagarm of a LAN that I'll be segmenting into 3 seperate VLANs: Through the router's CLI, I'll configure the router's G0/0 interface for VLAN10, G0/1 for VLAN20, and G0/2 for VLAN30.

Ensure that you have console access to the Cisco ASA 5510 through a console cable and terminal emulation software like PuTTY or a similar tool. The above configuration says that Ethernet0/0 will be ...

Virtual LAN (VLAN) technology, which is defined under the IEEE 802.1q specifications, has allowed enterprise to extend the reach of their corporate networks across the WAN. VLANs enable a LAN to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

When VLANs are configured on a switch, the device transforms from a simple hub-like environment to a sophisticated network segmentation tool. This fundamental shift affects how data is forwarded, ...

The smart home is quite an achievement when fully deployed. Once a network has been established and a few devices added, you'll have quite a compelling solution. But to take this to the next level, ...