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 ...

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, ...

When my smart home started out, it had only a few devices connected to the network, mostly from the same company, and it was fairly simple to manage. Over time, the number of devices grew ...