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 ...

Had a case wind up at my desk tonight whereI'm not entirely sure the *issue* is actually an issue. 2 hosts, 1 IP'd to be on 172.20.100.10 and 1 IP'd to 172.20.200.10 2 Switches, one 6500 series as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Initiatives like smart manufacturing require the free flow of information across a network architecture—from the point where data is first collected, to where that data is analyzed and contextualized ...