I've been configuring VLANs on our network, and have run into a bit of a problem. So far I have a 3com 3950 which is a layer 3 switch, and 3com 4226 which i believe is only layer 2. Main network ...

VLANs and trunking are essential for building efficient, secure, and scalable networks. By segmenting traffic and using 802.1Q trunks, you can extend VLANs across devices without losing isolation.

I fixed my network by breaking it down.

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It's no surprise that Linux makes a great router and firewall. A lesser-known fact is that you also can use Linux as an Ethernet bridge and VLAN switch, and that these features are similarly powerful, ...