All About SUBNETTING your Networks! IPv6, IPv4, and VLAN Numbering Guide and OPNsense Demo

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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

0:00 - 49 sec

Introduction to network segmentation, discussing VLANs, subnets, and the importance of understanding them.

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

Sponsor Segment: Tronsmart T7 Speaker

0:48 - 1 min, 19 sec

Promotional segment for Tronsmart T7 portable wireless speaker.

Promotional segment for Tronsmart T7 portable wireless speaker.

  • Introduces the Tronsmart T7 portable wireless speaker as the video sponsor.
  • Highlights the speaker's features such as Bluetooth connectivity, IPX7 waterproof rating, and 18m range.
  • Mentions the ability for stereo sound pairing with two speakers.

Chapter 3

Basic Network Setup Review

2:07 - 37 sec

Review of a basic network setup using a firewall, ISP subnets, and a LAN network.

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

Understanding Subnets and CIDR Notation

2:44 - 1 min, 16 sec

Explains subnets and CIDR notation for both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.

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

Packet Routing in Layer 2 and Layer 3

4:00 - 2 min, 11 sec

Details how packet routing works in layer 2 and layer 3 networking.

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

Network Segmentation for Security

6:11 - 1 min, 52 sec

Discusses using network segmentation for security and the role of firewalls.

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

Practical VLAN Setup with OpenSense

8:03 - 2 min, 4 sec

Demonstrates setting up VLANs using OpenSense for a simplified and secure network.

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

VLANs for Efficient Networking

10:06 - 3 min, 5 sec

Explains the use of VLANs to efficiently manage network traffic without needing separate physical hardware.

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

IP Addressing and Numbering Strategy

13:11 - 5 min, 40 sec

Outlines strategies for IP addressing and VLAN numbering for network planning.

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

Conclusion and Future Topics

18:52 - 12 min, 25 sec

Concludes the video and discusses future topics such as analytics and traffic monitoring.

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.