https://nibblesnbits.org/tags/proxmox/Recent content in Proxmox on Nibbles & BitsHugo -- 0.155.0en-usThu, 29 Jan 2026 10:51:38 -0500https://nibblesnbits.org/posts/mikrotikproxmoxvlan/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:51:38 -0500https://nibblesnbits.org/posts/mikrotikproxmoxvlan/<p>Setting up a home lab or a production environment for Kubernetes often requires network segmentation. Using VLANs (Virtual LANs) allows you to isolate your K8s traffic from your general house or office traffic.</p> <p>In this guide, we will configure a <strong>MikroTik Router</strong> to trunk two VLANs (100 and 300) over a single cable to a <strong>Proxmox</strong> host, specifically optimized for automated provisioning and security.</p> <h2 id="why-isolate-kubernetes-traffic">Why Isolate Kubernetes Traffic?</h2> <p>Isolating Kubernetes into its own VLAN (like VLAN 300) isn&rsquo;t just about tidiness; it’s a security and operational necessity:</p>