Can I use a network switch between modem and router?

Some people propose going from a cable modem to switch to wireless router. So one or all ISP connections will likely fail and all of the devices connected to the switch would be exposed to the internet. In a word, placing a modem to switch to router is not possible.

Do you need a managed switch for VLANs?

You would go with a managed switch if you are going to have multiple subnets/VLANs or need to configure/manage specific ports etc. This is assuming there is some other device in place that will be handling the routing such as a firewall, or basic router etc.

What is VLAN bridge setup?

The VLAN & Bridge application allows you to configure groups of ports independent of their physical location as a virtual LAN. This arrangement is called a logical grouping the logical group is called a virtual LAN (VLAN). Ports or groups of ports in a VLAN are called VLAN members.

Can you connect a network switch to a network switch?

You can daisy-chain network switches together. On most switches, it doesn’t matter which port you use to daisy chain to another switch. Just pick a port on both switches and use a patch cable to connect the switches to each other via these ports.

Can a managed switch create VLANs?

You have now created a new VLAN. QUICKTIP: You can also enable the Guest VLAN feature of the Linksys Managed Switches. To do this, go to Security > Network access control > Feature Configuration. Then, enable Guest VLAN, select a VLAN ID, and click Apply.

How do I add a VLAN to my router?

To add a VLAN and enter config-VLAN submode on a switch, use the vlan command in global configuration mode. To name a VLAN on a switch, use the name command in VLAN configuration mode. To set the interface type, use the switchport mode command in interface configuration mode.

Are VLANs on routers or switches?

In technical terms, a VLAN is a broadcast domain created by switches. Normally, it is a router creating that broadcast domain. With VLAN’s, a switch can create the broadcast domain. This works by, you, the administrator, putting some switch ports in a VLAN other than 1, the default VLAN.