Using a VLAN -- or Virtual Local Area Network -- to segregate the traffic on your router provides added security and performance for devices connected to your LAN. While a LAN is determined by the ...

Does it make sense to create VLANs to try to improve backup speed? The reason I ask is because we have a storage cluster and backups from it run about 2500MB/min. I talked to vendor about this and ...

A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a means to split up a physical network into multiple logical networks. Think of it like using a single cable and router to create multiple virtual versions that ...

Set up a virtual LAN (VLAN), they said. It would be fun, they said. Actually, configuring VLANs is incredibly fun and worthwhile as it can segment your network and secure various devices. Think about ...

So switched my entire home network stack over to Ubiquity recently - UDM-SE, managed switches for home/work, and AP's. Just added my 1st NEW HomeKit lightbulb last night since the switch, and realized ...

Even if you have one of the fastest Wi-Fi routers available, you may sometimes still experience slower download speeds and buffering. In many cases, the location of your router, physical barriers, and ...

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, ...

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?