Network Segmentation

I have a single network with my servers connecting to a 3COM switch which
inturn connects to a 3Com Fiber Switch. This fiber switch then feeds via
fiber 3com hubstacks on 3 different levels of the building. The hubstacks
then connect the workstations via UTP cable. These hubstacks are located on
both ends of the building on each level therefore having six hubstacks in
total, two per level. Can some tell me what would be the best way of
segmenting my network? If possible what all would I need to do to make this
possible, routers, switches, etc, etc?? I already have a Cisco Router 1800
Series sitting on my desk doing nothing while i'm trying to figure out what's
the best way to do this. Help anyone!

Good Day,

I would say Using Vlan's to segment your network without actually seperating
it with physical hardware and also allows you to get a better use out of
DHCP and Other Programs.


I am not really sure if 3 com uses vlans, its been a while but i would
suggest looking at some white pappers from cisco

"IT-Belize" wrote:

> I have a single network with my servers connecting to a 3COM switch which
> inturn connects to a 3Com Fiber Switch. This fiber switch then feeds via
> fiber 3com hubstacks on 3 different levels of the building. The hubstacks
> then connect the workstations via UTP cable. These hubstacks are located on
> both ends of the building on each level therefore having six hubstacks in
> total, two per level. Can some tell me what would be the best way of
> segmenting my network? If possible what all would I need to do to make this
> possible, routers, switches, etc, etc?? I already have a Cisco Router 1800
> Series sitting on my desk doing nothing while i'm trying to figure out what's
> the best way to do this. Help anyone!
>