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How can I use VLANs and NAT to get around the need for a static IP address?
Learn how to use a VLAN and NAT to get around static IP address designation problems. Ask the Expert
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Minimum and maximum Ethernet frame sizes
In this Q&A, our network administration expert addresses Ethernet frame sizes, as well as minimum and maximum sizes of Ethernet frames that carry IP and ICMP. Ask the Expert
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How to set up a VLAN on multiple switches
Learn how to establish a VLAN over multiple routers in this response from a networking expert. Ask the Expert
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Accessing printers on a LAN while connected to a WLAN
Learn how to connect printers on a LAN to users on a WLAN and IP address assignment problems between networks from wireless expert Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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Inter-VLAN routing with a LAN and WAN on a single router
Find out how to have VLAN and LAN/WAN networks on a single router from industry expert Sudhanshu Gupta. Ask the Expert
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What makes a WAN different from a LAN and MAN?
Learn the basics of networking in this expert explanation of the differences between WANs, LANs and MANs -- how they connect and which protocols they use. Ask the Expert
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How can I configure 10 VLANs with 5 unmanaged switches?
Given a Cisco Layer 3 (L3) switch and 5 unmanaged switches, learn how to create 10 VLANs from our routing and switching expert, Sudhanshu Gupta. Ask the Expert
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What is NAT, and how do I know if it's taking place on my network?
In this Q&A, our expert explains the basics of NAT (Network Address Translation), where it occurs, and what it does. Ask the Expert
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Can users on my LAN view my computer from other machines?
Learn how users on your LAN can view your machines from other computers in this response from network security expert Puneet Mehta. Ask the Expert
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LAN network design considerations
Look at these LAN network design considerations from network administration expert Lindi Horton. Ask the Expert