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Learn vLANs, Subnets, and NAT to Improve Your Network Security



In the latest episode in the Homelab Series I’m discussing vLANs, Subnets, and NAT. I explain in basic terms what they are, why you might want to use them, and how to configure them within your homelab.

This video covers definitions, network diagrams, hardware setup, and technical configuration of Sophos XG firewall, and Netgear switches.

Netgear Switch:

Discord:

00:00 Introduction and recap
00:43 Understanding basics, Static IPs
01:32 NAT
03:18 Subnets
04:10 ARP
07:55 vLANs
09:24 Sophos XG Configuration
10:14 Enable DHCP
13:10 Add Static IP
15:25 Create a Host
17:00 Create a vLAN in Sophos XG
21:00 Additional Configuration in Proxmox
25:45 How to Configure vLANs on a Netgear Switch

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