I'm on my second 2848 and I'm stumped. The last one was for an internal network, so there was really no config other than setting up the port speed/duplex, turning off a few things we don't need, and ...

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 ...

Preparing for Network+ or CCNA? Understanding VLANs and subnetting is key to building efficient, secure, and scalable networks. From segmenting traffic to optimizing IP address allocation, these ...

Most smart homes work just fine in their default configurations. You set up the devices by connecting them to your primary network, and that's usually enough to get things up and running well.

Rick Cook learned programming on a computer with magnetic drum memory. Since then he's written thousands of articles on all aspects of computers and high technology — as well as several fantasy novels ...

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 ...

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?