How To Segment A Small LAN Using Tagged VLANs
We show you how to segment a small LAN, with internet access for both segments, with switches that support only 802.1Q tagged VLANs.
LAN & WAN How To
How To Use A Layer 3 Switch In A Small Network
A Layer 3 switch can provide routable VLANs without having to change your router.
How To Configure Your Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite
Updated - If you are struggling to get Ubiquiti's EdgeRouter Lite to function as a basic router, these tips and pre-made config files should help
How We Test Powerline Products
Updated - This article describes how we test powerline products.
Slow HomePlug? Try A Powerline Filter
Updated - A quick test of powerline filters shows they can help combat throughput-robbing noise.
How We Test Hardware Routers – Revision 3
We've revised our router test process with a new Simultaneous Connection test capable of measuring as many connections as routers will provide.
How We Test Hardware Routers
This article describes our Router test procedures for both wired and wireless routers.
Taming Your Network’s Bandwidth Hogs – Part 2
In our final Part 2, we look at two off-the-shelf ways to control up and downstream bandwidth.
How To Set Up Server NIC Teaming
NIC Teaming can increase server reliability and bandwidth.
Taming Your Network’s Bandwidth Hogs – Part 1
Most consumer routers are no help in controlling bandwidth black holes. But in the first part of our series, we look at a router distro that can provide some easy relief.
How To Set Up Switch Link Aggregation
Link aggregation is easy to set up and is a quick fix for bandwidth bottlenecks.
SolarWinds Wants to Wake up your LAN
A free tool from SolarWinds makes it easy to remotely power on your PC.