66CHAPTER 8: SETTING UP VIRTUAL LANS

VLAN

This section contains examples of simple VLAN configurations. It

Configuration

describes how to set up your switch to support simple untagged and

Examples

tagged connections.

Using Untagged

The simplest VLAN operates in a small network using a single switch. In

Connections

this network there is no requirement to pass traffic for multiple VLANs

 

across a link. All traffic is handled by the single Switch and therefore

 

untagged connections can be used.

 

The example shown in Figure 18 illustrates a single Switch connected to

 

endstations and servers using untagged connections. Ports 1, 2 and 3 of

 

the Switch belong to VLAN 1, ports 10, 11 and 12 belong to VLAN 2.

 

VLANs 1 and 2 are completely separate and cannot communicate with

 

each other. This provides additional security for your network.

 

Figure 18 VLAN configuration example: Using untagged connections

To set up the configuration shown in Figure 18:

1Configure the VLANs

Create VLAN 2 on the Switch. VLAN 1 is the default VLAN and already exists.

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