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The whole VLAN setup is shown with the commands on screen, and the title asks for nothing more.

Where it starts

1:32 after 1:32 of channel news and a like request

What it covers

  • 1:32Why one flat network is the problem: cameras and laptops on the same segment
  • 3:05The three VLANs used: trusted, guest, and devices, with the id for each
  • 5:10Tagging the switch ports, shown in the switch's own interface
  • 7:48Firewall rules between VLANs, one rule at a time
  • 10:20Testing from each network with a phone and a laptop
  • 13:02The two mistakes that locked the author out, and the fix

What to skip

  • Intro 0:00 to 1:32
  • Sponsor 4:10 to 5:00
  • Repeat 11:02 to 11:48
  • Outro 14:20 to 15:05

Promise check

Delivers The title promises a full guide and the video is one.
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