Rick Cook learned programming on a computer with magnetic drum memory. Since then he's written thousands of articles on all aspects of computers and high technology — as well as several fantasy novels ...

I have an Actiontec router from FiOS. All devices receive an IP on the 192.168.1.x subnet. Can I configure one of the ports to be on a VLAN such as 10.1.10.x subnet? If so I would like to connect my ...

- Windows 10 VM running on ESXi Server (connected to vmnic1, port 6 on TP-Link) - OPNsense Firewall VM running on ESXi Server (connected to vmnic1, port 6 on TP-Link) The OPNsense Firewall VM can do ...

Do you like puzzles? Are you working towards CCNA, or the CCNP Switch exam? If so, today’s post can be an interesting challenge to help you review switch VLAN configuration, with a short lab exercise ...

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 ...

In the IP based Ethernet networks, data and voice services are often transmitted simultaneously over the network. Voice traffic, in particular, requires a higher forwarding priority than data traffic.

It's time to admit your router's built-in firewall isn't enough - here's what is ...