Scenario We have a router/firewall with two NICs one used to connect to the Internet (WAN) and the other to connect to the local network (LAN). We would like to beef up the security aspect of our site and introduce a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). If this should be implemented without the use of vlans we…
Tag: VLAN
802.1Q VLAN Tagging in Ubuntu…
To make use of IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging capabilities in Ubuntu you must first install the user mode programs for Virtual LAN support: sudo apt-get install vlan Next the 8021q kernel module must be loaded to enable VLAN support on a kernel level: sudo modprobe 8021q A quick review of lsmod will ensure the kernel module was loaded: lsmod…
How to load m0n0wall onto a WatchGuard Firebox x500, x700, x1000, x2500
CAUTION! The power supply in the Firebox x series is exposed when the firebox cover is removed DO NOT apply AC power to the firebox while the cover is off or you will be in risk of electrical shock! Make sure to remove the AC power cord and wait for 30 min before opening…
Voip Installation (London)
I travelled down to london and had a look at there exsisting comms equitment and suggested that we VLAN the Voice and DATA so that the two are not running on the same network. After looking at the Switch, which was a ZyXel 48 Port POE switch, a very nice switch indeed, I quickly created the VLAN…