All About SUBNETTING your Networks! IPv6, IPv4, and VLAN Numbering Guide and OPNsense Demo
apalrd's adventures
31 min, 19 sec
A comprehensive guide to network segmentation using VLANs and subnets, including practical setup, numbering strategy, and differences between layer 2 and layer 3 networking.
Summary
- Explains the difference between layer 2 VLANs and layer 3 subnets and their uses in network segmentation.
- Demonstrates creating subnets and implementing concepts using open source firewall pfSense.
- Discusses IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, VLAN tag numbers, and how to develop a numbering strategy for network planning.
- Covers the use of ULA (Unique Local Address) in IPv6 for private networking and the reasons for not using NAT in IPv6.
Chapter 1
Introduction to network segmentation, discussing VLANs, subnets, and the importance of understanding them.
- Introduces the concept of network segmentation using VLANs and subnets.
- Highlights the importance of distinguishing between layer 2 VLANs and layer 3 subnets.
- Emphasizes the relevance of proper network arrangement for both IPv4 and IPv6.
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Review of a basic network setup using a firewall, ISP subnets, and a LAN network.
- Reviews the previous video's basic network setup involving a firewall router, ISP subnets, and LAN network.
- Describes how a computer on the network receives both IPv6 and IPv4 addresses through SLAAC and DHCP.
Chapter 4
Explains subnets and CIDR notation for both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
- Defines a subnet and CIDR notation, including how prefix lengths determine network and host sections.
- Discusses the differences in subnetting for IPv4 (32 bits long) and IPv6 (128 bits long).
Chapter 5
Details how packet routing works in layer 2 and layer 3 networking.
- Describes how packets are routed within the same subnet using MAC addresses and how they are forwarded to other networks via a router.
- Highlights the differences between layer 2 networking based on MAC addresses and layer 3 IP-based networking.
Chapter 6
Discusses using network segmentation for security and the role of firewalls.
- Explores the importance of separating devices like security cameras onto their own subnets for better security.
- Explains how firewall routers can create rules to control traffic between subnets.
Chapter 7
Demonstrates setting up VLANs using OpenSense for a simplified and secure network.
- Shows the physical setup of ports and cables to segregate network traffic.
- Walks through the process of creating VLAN interfaces and assigning them IP addresses in OpenSense.
Chapter 8
Explains the use of VLANs to efficiently manage network traffic without needing separate physical hardware.
- Introduces the concept of VLANs as a layer 2 technology to segment ethernet traffic.
- Discusses how managed switches use VLANs to separate traffic and the role of trunk ports.
Chapter 9
Outlines strategies for IP addressing and VLAN numbering for network planning.
- Covers IPv6 addressing and the use of prefix delegations for subnet IDs and VLAN numbering.
- Discusses IPv4 addressing limitations and strategies for assigning subnets and VLAN tags.
Chapter 10
Concludes the video and discusses future topics such as analytics and traffic monitoring.
- Wraps up the video with a summary of content covered and mentions the use of ULA for private networks.
- Invites viewers to join the Discord community and contribute to future topics like network analytics.