vlan

A subtle design assumption in the Linux networking stack became a loud wake-up call for kernel maintainers and infrastructure operators in April 2025: CVE‑2025‑21920, tracked as “vlan: enforce underlying device type,” permits VLAN devices to be created on non‑Ethernet interfaces and, in doing...

A new force has entered the competitive mid-range Wi-Fi market, and it’s not from the usual names. The DrayTek VigorAP 905, quietly launched and now grabbing attention in recent group tests, aims to deliver robust Wi-Fi 6 coverage and enterprise-grade control, all without the premium pricing of...

Windows network administrators know that the smooth operation of their infrastructure often hinges on robust and flexible IP address management. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the critical service tasked with assigning and managing these IP configurations, including not just...

It’s no secret that the networking world has been transformed in recent years, with next-generation wireless access points promising to bring high throughput and easier management to both enterprise and prosumer settings. However, for IT managers and Windows power users, simply throwing money at...

Hello, I have a very cheap CCTV DVR that i bought some years back, and yes, it is rubbish. It will be replaced at some point, but for now it works. However, i would rather like it to send me E-Mail alerts, but there is no way i am connecting in to the internet, because it is so FULL of...

I am involved in a project that will de-merge two companies. At one point a new server with the same netbios name etc must exist on the same lan as the existing one. It has been suggested that I separate these two devices by placing the new server on a different VLAN. I am looking for peoples...

Hi all, First let me start with what I'm trying to accomplish: - My DC will also be a file server for sharing company documents and individual staff members will have their own personal drives (e.g. L: for Staff Files, M: for Company Files). - Be able to successfully ping DC/File server using...

I have been 'playing' with VLANS within a physical lab environment for some time ( several cisco switches , routers and computers) . I am able to set up trunks between switches and routers and access ports for computers and devices , this I understand . However I want some clarification on...

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Fixes an issue in which IP packets that have a frame size larger than 1,514 bytes are dropped after you bridge the connections between two network adapters that are installed on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Occurs when... More...