Subj : Re: Closing up Telnet
To   : Kevin Nunn
From : Mark Hofmann
Date : Sat Mar 19 2022 10:59:30


KN> I often considered setting up VLANs and lately I have been thinking
KN> that I am glad I did not. Maybe for a guest network, definitely. But
KN> it's becoming beneficial to have IoT, mobile and desktop hardware all
KN> on the same network.

Very true.  That is why I sort of abandoned the original plan.  The only things I see that should be separated from the main network would be DMZ and voice.

KN> More and more devices want to talk to IoT things/mobiles, if they are
KN> on separate networks, that will not work. Forget using your phone to
KN> control your roku or chromecast

Yup, unless you do that on purpose to keep your kids from casting to your TV. 
KN> In instances like guest access to WiFi, then definitely VLAN that up.
KN> But remember that your buddy won't be able to chromecast to your TV
KN> (which might be a good thing anyway).

Exactly.  Just depends on what you are trying to accomplish.  

- Mark

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