I currently have several VLANS (management for network devices, iot for smart devices, infra for security cameras and NAS, one for personal devices, anothe for guests, etc....
I recommend putting public-facing devices on a separate VLAN, and run as much as possible through a reverse proxy, to only have a single port open. Network monitoring is important too.
I was attempting to connect 3 PC’s (Personal and two servers) via the TL-SG105 un-managed network switch. Beforehand i just connected one server and the personal pc into another switch i have. But i got this switch to accommodate this new server. However it seems as soon as i plugged in and turned on the new switch all of a...
I used to have one TL-SG105 and I solved this problem by connecting port 1 to the upstream router on first boot, so it can get an IP assigned by the router’s DHCP server and not create it’s own, breaking your entire network.
Best practice for outward facing services
I currently have several VLANS (management for network devices, iot for smart devices, infra for security cameras and NAS, one for personal devices, anothe for guests, etc....
Unable to connect 2/3 PC's to internet via tplink Switch
I was attempting to connect 3 PC’s (Personal and two servers) via the TL-SG105 un-managed network switch. Beforehand i just connected one server and the personal pc into another switch i have. But i got this switch to accommodate this new server. However it seems as soon as i plugged in and turned on the new switch all of a...