You might think a basic LAN setup is secure enough, but there could be issues lurking that require device isolation to ensure ...

It's never too late to split up your network.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Walk down the spec sheet of almost any managed switch, smart switch, or prosumer router, and you'll find VLAN support listed near the top. It's one of the most widely shipped features in home ...

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 ...

Does it make sense to create VLANs to try to improve backup speed? The reason I ask is because we have a storage cluster and backups from it run about 2500MB/min. I talked to vendor about this and ...

"Software-defined networking (SDN) is having a profound impact on businesses," starts out a new report based on a survey of IT pros involved with the disruptive technology approach. One of these ...