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
The following index of articles all cover various aspects of Virtual Local Area Networks, or VLANs. They are listed here in one place to make it easier to find if you are interested in learning… Read More »VLANs — Index
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
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?
We wrote an article which covers Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) as a concept, and another article on configuring VLANs on Cisco switches. The remaining subjects to cover are the different options that exist for routing between… Read More »Routing Between VLANs & Layer 3 Switches
We’ve before written about VLANs and what they can do as a concept. This article will focus on configuring VLANs on Cisco switches. We will look at each command necessary to configure the topology below.… Read More »Configuring VLANs on Cisco Switches
Virtual Local Area Networks, or VLANs, are a very simple concept that has been very poorly defined by the industry. This article will explain VLANs from a practical perspective. It will be framed around the… Read More »Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)