We have one subnet 172.27.68.1 255.255.252.0, our distribution switch is 6509. WE want to do some basic VLANS without screwing up routing and changing subnets. The 6509 has 2 48 port 10/100 ethernet ...

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 ...

Rate your favorite Cisco Press books. Chapter 3, “Switch Operation,” presents a functional overview of how multilayer switching (MLS) is performed at Layers 3 and 4. The actual MLS process can take ...

Use these tips as a guide to keeping a lock on data when using virtual LANs. Securing a virtual LAN network begins with physical security. These best practices can help administrators and IT managers ...

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 ...

I'm looking into getting a managed switch to learn how to setup VLANs. Ultimately I want to setup separate VLANs to segregate devices in the future home. Right now I only have a handful of unmanaged ...