Whenever possible, Routers should have multiple paths (or routes) to get to a target network — this is a key component for network resiliency. Which means Routers routinely compare routes to choose one preferred path… Read More »Route Precedence — How does a Router choose its preferred path?
These four terms all refer to somewhat overlapping concepts. As a result, some confusion has surfaced about what each of these terms actually mean, and how they differ from each other. That is what this… Read More »Classful vs CIDR vs FLSM vs VLSM
I just released a new videos which teaches VLANs in the absolute simplest way. This is how I wish VLANs were taught to me when I first started my Networking journey. I have since taught… Read More »VLANs – the simplest explanation
I’ve just completed Part 2 of the VLSM and FLSM extensions of the Subnetting Mastery video series. The series now, more than ever, covers everything anyone would ever need to know about Subnetting. The series… Read More »FLSM and VLSM – Part 2
After many requests to extend the Subnetting Mastery video series, I am adding an appendix which will cover Fixed Length Subnet Masks (FLSM) and Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM). This is Part 1, which teaches… Read More »FLSM and VLSM – Part 1
The terms Voice VLAN or Auxiliary VLAN typically mean the same thing: They are a feature which allows an access port — which normally only accepts untagged traffic for a single VLAN — to also… Read More »Voice VLAN – Auxiliary VLAN
In the early days of Networking, a computer network was meant to carry only data traffic. As time went on, VOIP, or Voice-Over-IP technologies were invented, computer networks had to be designed to also carry… Read More »Converged Network
The Native VLAN is an often confused concept, though it needn’t be. This video will explain what the Native VLAN is and how it affects traffic on a wire. Summary An Access port (or “untagged… Read More »What is the Native VLAN?