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I am looking for document or information on the best practices of configuring VLANs. <br />
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Specifically, I have a need for two VLANs, one that is for general usage in the office (let's say VLAN1), and a second that is internet usage only (cannot access any servers or other devices) (VLAN2). Both Vlan1 and Vlan2 need to go through the same router to access the internet. <br />
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My first question, is how to handle DHCP; do most companies implement a second DHCP server for the seperate Vlan, or is there a way to have a DHCP server provide service to both Vlans. Of course, I only want VLAN2 to be able to see the DHCP services on the DHCP server, all other ports should be blocked. <br />
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I have two Cisco 3560's, a Pix 506E, and a 1100 Series AP; DHCP comes from a 2003 server.<br />
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Any links to best practices, or VLANing theory would be appriciated.<br />
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I am looking for document or information on the best practices of configuring VLANs. 

Specifically, I have a need for two VLANs, one that is for general usage in the office (let's say VLAN1), and a second that is internet usage only (cannot access any servers or other devices) (VLAN2). Both Vlan1 and Vlan2 need to go through the same router to access the internet. 

My first question, is how to handle DHCP; do most companies implement a second DHCP server for the seperate Vlan, or is there a way to have a DHCP server provide service to both Vlans. Of course, I only want VLAN2 to be able to see the DHCP services on the DHCP server, all other ports should be blocked. 

I have two Cisco 3560's, a Pix 506E, and a 1100 Series AP; DHCP comes from a 2003 server.

Any links to best practices, or VLANing theory would be appriciated.





Cisco VLAN's Best Practices Question

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the "traffic directing" functions on the Internet. The most familiar type of routers are home and small office cable or DSL routers that simply pass data, such as web pages, email, IM, and videos between computers and the Internet. More sophisticated routers, such as enterprise routers, connect large business or ISP networks up to the powerful core routers that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone. Though routers are typically dedicated hardware devices, use of software-based routers has grown increasingly common.