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 ...

I'm deep in the middle of planning my next home network upgrades, putting the knowledge I gained from the last upgrades not quite working out to good use. I made some mistakes, I'm sure they won't be ...

Lately, I’ve heard many mentions, pro and con, of using virtual LANs to solve QoS challenges in wireless LANs. If like me, you’ve been confused by some of this talk, read on. First, several vendors ...

The more complex my home network became over the years, the more time I spent tweaking it to achieve the best performance for every device connected to it. Wherever possible, I've tried to hardwire ...

Over time VLANs are deployed in corporate networks in a variety of ways, including network security authentication, a way to let wireless clients roam among 802.11b access points, a method of ...