Virtual LANs (VLANs) allow the segmentation of a physical network into multiple logical networks. VLAN trunking is the process of transporting multiple VLANs over a single network link—typically ...

on the switches that we use at home and in our offices we will often configure separate virtual local area networks or vlans these vlans are designed to keep different parts of the network separated ...

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 ...

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?

Putting smart home devices on their own VLAN sounds like a pretty straightforward task on paper. You isolate your IoT gadgets, and as a result, you tighten security and keep your main network free of ...