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enable vlans for security for remote access connection

by Prof. Luella Bosco Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Log in to the web page of the device, In the navigation tree on the left, choose Security > WAN Access Control Configuration. In the pane on the right, click New. In the dialog box that is displayed, set the parameters of the WAN access control.

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How do I enable VLANs?

In firmware 8, the ability to create VLANs is enabled by default. Firmware 7 only: To enable VLAN support do Network -> Network Settings. In the "IP Settings" section at the top of the page, click on the white question mark in the blue circle.

Can I access the switches remotely from VLAN 99?

I can access the switches remotely from hosts connected to VLAN 99, but not from the other VLANs. However I can SOMETIMES ping between the VLANs (set up static IP on the computers with a default gateway to the subinterfaces IP they are connected to on the router).

How do I assign Ethernet ports to a VLAN?

When assigning Ethernet ports to a VLAN, you are presented with a choice - whether the LAN port is "Access" or "Trunk". Access mode used to be the default, as of firmware v8, Trunk is the default. Recall from earlier, that network packets that are part of a VLAN are "tagged" with the identifier of that VLAN.

What VLAN should I use for security?

By default, this is also VLAN 1. A good security practice is to separate management and user data traffic. Therefore, it is recommended that when you configure VLANs, you use VLAN 1 for management purposes only.

Why do VLANs share ports?

When to use VLAN 1?

How to change VLAN tagging?

Why do hostile actors use VLAN 1?

What is a VLAN?

What is a VLAN in Cisco?

How many VLANs does an RV345P router have?

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Can you use VLANs for security?

Compared to LANs, VLANs have the advantage of reducing network traffic and collisions, as well as being more cost effective. Moreover, a VLAN can also bring added security. When devices are separated into multiple VLANs—often by department—it's easier to prevent a compromised computer from infecting the entire network.

How do I make my VLAN more secure?

A few other recommended best practices in regard to VLAN security includes the following:Shutting down unused interfaces and placing them in a so-called “parking lot” VLAN. ... Restrict the VLANs allowed on trunk ports to only those that are necessary.Manually configure access ports with the switchport mode access.More items...•

What does enable VLAN do?

VLANs free up bandwidth by limiting node-to-node and broadcast traffic throughout the network. VLANs enhance network security. VLANs create virtual boundaries that can be crossed only through a router. Therefore, you can use standard, router-based security measures to restrict access to a VLAN.

How VLAN is used to segregate systems and helps in security?

If a device in one VLAN sends a broadcast Ethernet frame, all devices in the VLAN receive the frame, but devices in other VLANs do not. VLANs enable the implementation of access and security policies according to specific groupings of users.

How do you mitigate VLAN hopping attacks?

Answers Explanation & Hints: Mitigating a VLAN hopping attack can be done by disabling Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP), manually setting ports to trunking mode, and by setting the native VLAN of trunk links to VLANs not in use.

How can VLAN hopping attacks be prevented on a network?

How can VLAN hopping attacks be prevented on a network? Disable auto trunking and move native VLANs to unused VLANs. The use of virtualization allows for isolation of each guest system such that problems on one system do not affect another system.

Should I Enable VLAN?

Do not disable it. VLANs must exist inside the switch to keep the WAN and LAN networks separate. If you uncheck the box all 7 ports (5 external and two CPU) will be fully linked to each other like an unmanaged switch. The switch is specialized hardware.

What are three advantages of VLANs?

VLANs provide a number of advantages including ease of administration, confinement of broadcast domains, reduced network traffic, and enforcement of security policies.

Why is VLAN needed?

A VLAN allows different computers and devices to be connected virtually to each other as if they were in a LAN sharing a single broadcast domain. A VLAN is helpful for organizational use mainly because it can be used to segment a larger network into smaller segments.

What is VLAN in cyber security?

Network segmentation with virtual local area networks (VLANs) creates a collection of isolated networks within the data center. Each network is a separate broadcast domain. When properly configured, VLAN segmentation severely hinders access to system attack surfaces.

How secure is VLAN separation?

VLANS - not good for security But switches with VLANs are not firewalls. They operate at layer 2 (the Ethernet layer) and don't understand the “state” of the messages flowing through them. This makes the spoofing of VLAN tags trivial – there is no check to detect if a tag has been adjusted by a hacker.

What are 4 common types of VLAN?

Types of VLANManagement VLAN.Data VLAN.Voice VLAN.Default VLAN.Native VLAN.

Can malware jump VLANs?

It is possible, but highly unlikely, that a virus could interfere with the switch to "break" the VLAN setup. If the virus causes a CAM table overflow the switch may revert to acting as a hub, and allow traffic to transverse the VLANs.

What are some common VLAN security mistakes?

Ten top threats to VLAN securityCAM Table Overflow/Media Access Control (MAC) Attack. ... Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) attack. ... Switch Spoofing/Basic VLAN Hopping Attack. ... Double Tagging/Double Encapsulation VLAN Hopping Attack. ... VLAN Management Policy Server (VMPS)/ VLAN Query Protocol (VQP) attack.More items...•

Which actions can you take to prevent VLAN hopping choose two?

Manually configure access ports and disable DTP on all access ports. Manually configure all trunk ports and disable DTP on all trunk ports. Shutdown all interfaces that are not currently in use.

Why we should not use VLAN 1?

If we leave the default native VLAN as 1, then a malicious developer could exploit this to gain access to another segment. This is accomplished by using a software package to double-tag an Ethernet packet with two separate VLAN ID headers.

Why do people tell me not to use VLANs for security?

I have a network, where a have a couple of VLANS. There is a firewall between the 2 VLANs. I am using HP Procurve switches and have made sure that switch-to-switch links accept tagged frames only and that host ports don't accept tagged frames (They are not "VLAN Aware").

10 Best Practices For Effective VLAN Management

3. Create An “Impasse” VLAN for Unused Ports Stage 1. Explore to LAN > VLAN Settings. Pick an arbitrary number for the VLAN. Be certain that this VLAN doesn’t have DHCP, Inter-VLAN routing, or device management empowered.

VLAN Security Tips - Best Practices

Our popular VLAN Security article provides guidelines and CLI commands (Catalyst Switches) aimed to increase the security of organization's VLAN infrastructure, conserve valuable bandwidth between links, plus much more. This article was also featured on a popular US Security-Technology magazine.

What is a configuration option for each VLAN?

As such, there is a configuration option for each VLAN that controls whether it is allowed to communicate with other VLANs or not. In addition, there is another configuration option that controls whether the devices in a VLAN can see and communicate with each other.

How to create a VLAN?

The first thing you do with a VLAN is create it (with Peplink: Network tab -> Network Settings -> New LAN button), which means giving it a name, a number and a subnet. The name and number are arbitrary. Some useful names might be IoTvlan, VOIPvlan, HarveysVLAN or GuestVLAN. Some useless names are GeorgeWashington and LetsEachLunch. VLAN numbers should be between 2 and 4,094. The subnet for a VLAN is any internal-use-only subnet (192.168.7.x or 10.11.12.x for example) that is not already used on the router.

Why is a private LAN called an untagged LAN?

The private LAN is also called the "untagged LAN" because data packets have no VLAN tag on them.

How to isolate devices connected to router?

The outer router is either connected to a modem or is a combination modem/router device. The firewall of the inner router isolates devices connected to it from all the devices connected to the outer router. For someone working from home this is a fairly secure way to isolate their work devices from everything else in the home. One downside to this approach is that it does not scale. Another is that there will be no option to isolate devices connected to the inner router from each other. On the upside, it isolates Ethernet-connected devices, something Wi-Fi can not do. For more on this, see my September 2020 blog A second router can make working from home much more secure.

What is a VLAN?

Specifically, a VLAN that does not allow communication with other VLANs. A VLAN is a virtual LAN. A network within a network. A logical (not necessarily physical) grouping of devices. VLANs were not initially created for the type of network isolation I advocate here.

How to prevent devices from seeing each other on the same Wi-Fi network?

To prevent devices on the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) from seeing each other, you can enable "Layer 2 isolation". If a Wi-Fi network is assigned to a VLAN, you can isolate that VLAN from all other devices connected to the router by disabling "Inter-VLAN routing.".

What is an isolated device?

A truly isolated malicious device is prevented from learning about the existence of any other devices in the home. It is fooled, by the router, into thinking its the only device connected to the router. All the other devices in the home are thus protected from being spied on. If the CIA hacks your smart TV, the router prevents the TV from seeing anything you do on your computer.

What is remote access security?

Remote access security begins with hardening the devices seeking to connect, as demonstrated in Chapter 6. We follow this with a selection of one or more remote access methods based on functional and technical requirements. Finally, we control access based on context.

What is remote access?

Remote access is no longer just about a laptop or home desktop user connecting to catch up on some work or update customer and order information. The explosion of consumer devices in the hands of our employees changes how we look at remote connectivity. In addition to supporting various platforms and proprietary operating systems, traditional security controls do not provide sufficient granularity for policy enforcement. This results in either lax security or inflexibility in how we deliver business services.

How does a VPN work?

VPN uses TLS (the SSL replacement) to establish a tunnel between two points, as shown in Figure 9-6. This example is missing typical components that enable granular control of incoming traffic, but it provides a high-level view of a tunnel over the Internet. The two devices establish a tunnel by using asymmetric encryption to first exchange a shared key. Once both endpoints have the key, symmetric encryption secures the session. As we saw in Chapter 7, symmetric encryption is faster than asymmetric encryption, but asymmetric encryption allows both devices safely to get the needed key.

Why do organizations use VPNs?

Organizations use VPNs for all WAN, B2B, and remote user requirements, rapidly replacing frame relay and point-to-point T-carrier implementations. In addition, modems have not been used in most businesses in years as Web portals powered by encryption technology replaced modem pools. VPN provides many capabilities not available in simple HTTPS connections, causing a shift to VPN for company intranet connectivity.

How many T1s can be bonded?

When an organization requires more bandwidth, it can bond multiple T1s to look like a single connection. For example, bonding two T1s results in bandwidth of about 3 Mbps. Another option is to implement a full or partial T3 circuit. A T3 is an aggregate of 28 T1s, providing bandwidth of 44.736 Mbps.

How is context based access control facilitated?

Context-based access control is facilitated by first defining policies, as depicted in Figure 9-9. Remote access policy must address who, what, when, where, and with what is access allowed and to what extent. Figure 9-10 depicts an example of how an organization might apply a set of polices.

What is expanding connectivity requirements?

The expanding connectivity requirements are exceeding the ability of our traditional access and admission control technologies. For example, is the acceptable use policy the same for remote employee-owned tablets as it is for company-owned laptops? Should it be? How can we enforce different policies for different devices?

What port does the NVR switch connect to?

From what you have written, my understanding is... NVR + POE Switch connects to Port 20 (Vlan100 untagged), Port 21 (Vlan 100 Tagged) ==> 2nd HP1920S (Vlan100 tagged)

How many ports does a NVR camera have?

We do have separate switches for cameras. The NVR Itself has 16 ports and the system came with another 16 port switch so, none of the cameras are connected to Data or VOIP switch but the NVR and Camera switch does connect to the our network switch using 1 port so I guess it's a same thing.

What is United Security Alliance?

United Security Alliance is an IT service provider. So it's been a long time since I messed with VLAN's, and while we understand VLAN's here and have to occasionally diagnose issues with them, the customer is the one who usually sets it up.

Is there a firewall for VPN?

From the VPN, there is also firewall rules to allow traffic to connect. In all cases, no traffic originating from the camera/surveillance VLAN is allowed ANYWHERE. If they need firmware updates, I DO IT. I maintain my own DDNS so I don't need surveillance recorders providing that service, either.

Do you need a firewall to access NVR?

Yes, someone needs access to the L3 switch or firewall to do this properly. You need routing and filtering rules in order to allow access to the NVR but block access to and from the cameras. Getting the filtering can be tricky. I suggest having an expert help, such as the person managing the firewall.

Do VLAN cameras change bandwidth?

That point is critical. At that number of cameras, they should be in a separate PHYSICAL network. While VLAN provides separation, it does not change available bandwidth of the network.

Can cameras be connected to the internet?

1) Obviously our cameras should never be connected to the internet. 2) It is ideal that anything that is high bandwidth (cameras, video in general, server to server transfers, backups, etc) not be on the same network as your general network. 3) You likely don't want your users/the internet to be able to view the NVR.

How to access remote access server?

On the Remote Access server, open the Remote Access Management console: On the Start screen, type, type Remote Access Management Console, and then press ENTER. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Yes.

How to install Remote Access on DirectAccess?

On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features. Click Next three times to get to the server role selection screen. On the Select Server Roles dialog, select Remote Access, and then click Next.

How to deploy DirectAccess for remote management only?

In the DirectAccess Client Setup Wizard, on the Deployment Scenario page , click Deploy DirectAccess for remote management only, and then click Next.

How to add roles and features to DirectAccess?

On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features.

How to add domain suffix in remote access?

On the DNS Suffix Search List page, the Remote Access server automatically detects domain suffixes in the deployment. Use the Add and Remove buttons to create the list of domain suffixes that you want to use. To add a new domain suffix, in New Suffix, enter the suffix, and then click Add. Click Next.

What is a remote access URL?

A public URL for the Remote Access server to which client computers can connect (the ConnectTo address)

Where is the Configure button in Remote Access Management Console?

In the middle pane of the Remote Access Management console, in the Step 3 Infrastructure Servers area, click Configure.

What is L3 VLAN?

L3 vlan interface just means the subinterfaces on the router.

What should the default gateway on a switch be?

Just for your reference the default gateway on the switches should be the IP address of the management vlan interface on the router.

Can VLAN1 ping other hosts?

After a couple of changes (can not even remember which now) I can now ping between all VLANs except 1. VLAN1 can still ping other hosts in the same VLAN.

Does VLAN 99 receive broadcasts?

Either way the vlan 99 interface on the router receives this request as it is a broadcast. If the IP address in the request is from a subnet configured on any of the router interfaces then the router simply responds with the mac address of the interface the request was received on.

Does SW2 support VLAN 150?

Note that SW2 is not allowing vlan 150 on the trunk link so if you are trying to ping using that vlan and both devices are not on SW2 it won't work.

Why do VLANs share ports?

This is done so that traffic that passes doesn't get sent to the wrong VLAN on that port. The VLANs are sharing that port. Similar to apartment numbers added to an address to make sure the mail goes to the correct apartment within that shared building.

When to use VLAN 1?

Therefore, it is recommended that when you configure VLANs, you use VLAN 1 for management purposes only. To communicate remotely with a Cisco switch for management purposes, the switch must have an IP address configured on the management VLAN.

How to change VLAN tagging?

To set these correctly, navigate to LAN > VLAN Settings. Select the VLAN IDs and click on edit icon. Select the drop-down menu for any of the LAN interfaces for VLANs listed to edit the VLAN tagging. Click Apply.

Why do hostile actors use VLAN 1?

The main reason is that hostile actors know VLAN 1 is the default and often used. They can use it to gain access to other VLANs via “VLAN hopping”. As the name implies, the hostile actor may send spoofed traffic posing as VLAN 1 which enables access to trunk ports and thereby other VLANs.

What is a VLAN?

One of the ways to do this is to correctly set up Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). A VLAN is a logical group of workstations, servers, and network devices that appear to be on the same Local Area Network (LAN) despite their geographical distribution. In a nutshell, hardware on the same VLANs enable traffic between equipment to be separate ...

What is a VLAN in Cisco?

A management VLAN is the VLAN that is used to remotely manage, control, and monitor the devices in you network using Telnet, SSH, SNMP, syslog, or Cisco’s FindIT. By default, this is also VLAN 1. A good security practice is to separate management and user data traffic. Therefore, it is recommended that when you configure VLANs, you use VLAN 1 for management purposes only.

How many VLANs does an RV345P router have?

RV345P. You might be interested to know that the RV160 or RV260 series routers can carry up to 16 VLANs, while the RV34x series routers can carry up to 32 VLANs. The RV320 supports up to 7 VLANs.

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