Homelab

IP Addresses

10 . [vlan] . [device class] . [counter]

VLAN

Value Description
0 Default
  • Open connection to all local devices and public internet
10 IOT (Internet of Things)
  • Connection only to other IOT devices (not other VLANs)
  • Open connection to public internet
20 NOT (Network of Things)
  • No connection to other local devices
  • No connection to public internet
99 Tailscale Lab
  • Connection only to other lab devices (not other VLANs)
  • Open connection to public internet

Device Class

Value Description
0 Infrastructure - servers, switches, hubs
1 Personal devices - laptops, phones, kindles
2 Chromecasts, smart speakers, etc
3 Cameras
4 Appliances and other devices
100 DHCP range - all devices not otherwise assigned

Counter

No consistent pattern, though often grouped by device type, brand, or similar attribute.