Question

5. What is some of the security that goes into firewalls and routers; what is port isolation? Why do it?

Answer 1

The features that goes into firewalls and routers are

1. WPA2 Encryption:

This wpa2 encryption is used to set passwords to your routers.it will use the encryption process.

2. Guest network access:

Guest network is a best features. Whenever some want to connect in your network but don't want to reveal your password to them. Then you can use the guest account. Password is not necessary for a guest network.

3.Built in firewall.

Yes some routers will have built in firewalls to protect the computer from hacking or for preventing the traffic originating from the internet.

4. Enhanced parental control and time based restrictions.

These are used to keep a eye on how your children are using your network. You can also set a restricted time to access.

5. Private VLAN.

finally the best feature is private VLAN which is also called as port isolation. In this the VLAN contains switches. This switches are restricted to use only the given uplink. This restricted ports are called the private ports. Each VLAN contains number of private ports and a single uplink. This port isolation is used in case of hotels are in similar areas. In this we have a lot of room. Each room should be provided with internet access and with a secure way. So we use The port isolation.