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Configure VLAN settings on your Layer 2 switch for better network segmentation.

Configure VLAN settings on your Layer 2 switch for better network segmentation.

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Baturalp_LT
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03-13-2016, 05:05 PM
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I own a Netgear 24-port Layer 2 Switch. I have two ISP connections, each with its own static IP—one at 172.16.22.xx and another at 172.17.44.xx. When needing internet access, I connect my PC via LAN to the corresponding modem on each ISP and configure the static IP on my PC's LAN card. Now I want to link both ISP LANs as uplinks and use the switch's downlink ports to reach the internet, adjusting only the static IP on my LAN card to connect to the different ISPs.
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03-13-2016, 05:05 PM #1

I own a Netgear 24-port Layer 2 Switch. I have two ISP connections, each with its own static IP—one at 172.16.22.xx and another at 172.17.44.xx. When needing internet access, I connect my PC via LAN to the corresponding modem on each ISP and configure the static IP on my PC's LAN card. Now I want to link both ISP LANs as uplinks and use the switch's downlink ports to reach the internet, adjusting only the static IP on my LAN card to connect to the different ISPs.

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03-14-2016, 02:07 PM
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It’s straightforward—set up your VLANs first, then assign the necessary switch ports to connect to them. Using a router inside simplifies things and avoids the hassle of managing static IPs manually.
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03-14-2016, 02:07 PM #2

It’s straightforward—set up your VLANs first, then assign the necessary switch ports to connect to them. Using a router inside simplifies things and avoids the hassle of managing static IPs manually.

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03-23-2016, 06:16 PM
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Since each of my computers will have its own unique IP address in this setup, I’ll be growing the network significantly by linking more switches using a single gigabit connection from one port and adding another 32 ports.
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03-23-2016, 06:16 PM #3

Since each of my computers will have its own unique IP address in this setup, I’ll be growing the network significantly by linking more switches using a single gigabit connection from one port and adding another 32 ports.

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03-23-2016, 07:16 PM
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Sure, I can clarify that for you. Yes, it sounds correct. Uplink ports are assigned to specific VLANs, while access ports connect to both VLANs without being tagged. Let me know if you need more details!
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03-23-2016, 07:16 PM #4

Sure, I can clarify that for you. Yes, it sounds correct. Uplink ports are assigned to specific VLANs, while access ports connect to both VLANs without being tagged. Let me know if you need more details!

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04-14-2016, 12:41 AM
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A downlink port can only be assigned to one VLAN at a time. “Untagged” means incoming traffic without a tag will get an added tag for the chosen VLAN, while outgoing traffic from that VLAN will lose its tag. If your computer’s drivers support it, you might configure VLANs on your machine so it connects to both ISPs simultaneously via the single Ethernet port to the switch. I believe this should work in Windows, but I’ve only tried it on Linux and don’t know the exact steps.
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04-14-2016, 12:41 AM #5

A downlink port can only be assigned to one VLAN at a time. “Untagged” means incoming traffic without a tag will get an added tag for the chosen VLAN, while outgoing traffic from that VLAN will lose its tag. If your computer’s drivers support it, you might configure VLANs on your machine so it connects to both ISPs simultaneously via the single Ethernet port to the switch. I believe this should work in Windows, but I’ve only tried it on Linux and don’t know the exact steps.

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04-15-2016, 10:15 PM
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This means I’m confused about what’s being said, with bad grammar or a mistranslation.
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04-15-2016, 10:15 PM #6

This means I’m confused about what’s being said, with bad grammar or a mistranslation.

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