[Tfug] Network partitioning

[Robert Hunter]

On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 7:11 AM, <vaca at grazeland.com> wrote:

> You want to configure routing and ACLs on a router but think VLANs are too
> confusing.  That's your call, but you're really talking about the same
> level of knowledge for the most part.  You say you want something built for
> this purpose, well there you go.  You will need a routing an ACL capable
> router and a pile of generic switches or you will need one switch that can
> do it all.  Either way you have to know which switch is on what LAN or what
> ports are on each LAN.   Either solution works fine but some configuration
> and knowledge will be needed in either case.
>
> The bottom line is this: You want something more complicated than a normal
> home LAN so you are going to have to increase the level of involvement and
> knowledge.
>

I favor a layer two solution as well.  For one, it will better serve
applications that depend on broadcast communication.

-- 
RH
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