VLANs - Configuring Three Ethernet Switches (VLANs, Part 2)

In a previous video I talked about the concepts behind network Virtual LANs (VLANs). In this video I'll configure three brands of Ethernet switches to use VLAN functionality.

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[AchillesPlayzGG]

Dude, I watched so many videos, trying to ascertain how to do this using netgear switches. You were the only one who made this make sense. As a matter of fact, no one was really doing it right and I think were just making videos with bad information. No one created trunk ports going out to the next hop in any of the other videos. So frustrating and I really appreciate your video!

[GiGGleS]

I cannot thank you enough, hands down the best VLAN explanation!

[rklauco]

Best VLAN video so far - with demos on 3 popular home brands. Thanks a lot!

[jonpinkley]

These two videos provide a good "Layman's Guide to VLANS", and they have about the level of info that most home users want. I really like that you created a "Rosetta stone" for the same configuration on three common "consumer" smart switches that home users are more likely to have than full featured managed switches. Having a plan before you start, like the sheet of paper with the vlan membership of all ports, and whether the device connected to the port will be using vlan tags on a specific vlan or not, is an important key to a successful vlan configuration on the switch. Great job! 👍

[pahittatnamn]

I've watched countless videos on VLANs but this is the first time everything finally clicked.... THANK YOU <3

[Ecovictorian]

Short and simple, manageable, yet comprehensive tutorial. Great

[xlypvhi]

Ive started to recommend this video every time someone mentions about VLANs learning or about some cheap home switches for it. You deserve much more viewers.

[nelson]

Thank you for this. After going through several other YouTube videos, your VLAN instructions finally solved my issue.

[javieralejandro]

The best explanation I've seen so far. And with costumer switches and examples. Congratulations

[ldolen]

I’m so glad I found your site. I know Its not rocket science but some of the other sites made me feel like I was an idiot. Thanks for the concise explanation it’s made what I’m doing so much easier!

[pantheis]

This and part 1 allowed me to finally get my VLAN setup working! Thank you so much! The way you explained things and showed how to configure the various ports was extremely helpful!

[MarcelHoffs]

Thanks so much. I finally got my VLANs working after 3 days of pulling my hair out. Your explanation helped a lot.

[nottad]

This is probably the best VLAN video I have found on YouTube. Thanks for this. What I'm confused about is inter-vlan routing. While a lot of my systems are split out on their own vlan I do have systems that need to talk to each other across vlans. Such as my Synergy software for keyboard and mouse sharing. It's the darn PVID that's confusing me :) Thanks again.

[TradersTradingEdge]

Thanks so much for this and the first Video.
Never saw one explaining VLANs so good.
All the best for you in 2023!

[abdraoufx]

i wish i found this video sooner. vlans can be confusing between vendors. this video cleared all the confusion i had. Thanks a lot.

[bradleyhumphrey]

Thank you very much for the video explaining vlan's on switches. I don't have vlan's setup on my home network yet, but after your video I do want to use that capability. I currently have a TP Link LS-1008G switch connected to my At&t BGW320-500 modem/router combo provided from my ISP. I also have two AT&T 4971 extenders connected via ethernet cable for a wired backhaul for a mesh network to cover some deadspots that the main gateway/router could not cover well in my house. I have connected most devices via ethernet cables to my TP link switch. The 4971 extenders also feed into the TP link switch. Then, port 8 on the TP link switch switch feeds to the connection on the back of the AT&T modem/wifi router.

I work from home and I would like to setup vlan's to separate my work computer from my personal computers as well as all my IoT devices. I don't really trust the security of IoT devices. My thoughts after watching your video would be:

vlan 1 = work computer
vlan 2 = personal computer and devices
vlan 3 = IoT devices (google hub, samsung smartthings hub, smart bulbs, etc)

All three of the vlan's would need internet connection. If I replace my TP-Link LS1008g with the TP Link SG108E smart switch, would I be able to achieve the above vlan setup? I have read that the router and switches all need to support vlan capability for vlans to work. But my AT&T modem/combo does not support vlan capability. Would just TP Link SG108E smart switch be able to accomplish this? I am hoping to not have to buy a whole new wifi router that supports vlan to put in line between AT&T modem and smart switch due to my budget. I am hoping to continue using the AT&T mesh system provided (if possible).

[peterfalzmann]

Thank you for These two Videos! The explanation was great and I got it now. That you showed my Switch (TpLink) was perfect and now my Network ist Running Like I planned it. thank you so much!!

[metech-modernelectronics]

The best VLAN tagged and untagged explaination in youtube😍😍😍

[mikaelk.eriksen]

Thanks a lot for explaining the Tagged and Untagged settings. I have the TP-Link switch so you showing the settings on this was extra helpful. Now my network setup is working! Thanks a lot!

[vash_]

dude please do more educational content like a+ material/net+ you explain things PERFECTLY