I've been configuring VLANs on our network, and have run into a bit of a problem. So far I have a 3com 3950 which is a layer 3 switch, and 3com 4226 which i believe is only layer 2. Main network ...
This IP lesson will focus on layer two switches, which are almost exclusively Ethernet switches. We’ll also consider how they are used to implement virtual local area networks (VLANS). Figure 1: L2 ...
I've got a problem, I've been trying to implement some layer2 security on our switches with Port-Security, only allowing 2 MAC addresses on any 1 switchport. I've been looking at some of our switches ...
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 ...
It's never too late to split up your network.
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 ...