68CHAPTER 8: SETTING UP VIRTUAL LANS

3Add port 12 on Switch 1 to the VLANs

Add port 12 on Switch 1 as a tagged member of both VLANs 1 and 2 so that all VLAN traffic is passed over the link to Switch 2.

4Configure the VLANs on Switch 2

Define VLAN 2. VLAN 1 is the default VLAN and already exists.

5Add endstation ports on Switch 2 to the VLANs

Place the endstation ports in the appropriate VLANs as untagged members.

6Add port 11 on Switch 2 to the VLANs

Add port 11 on Switch 2 as a tagged member of both VLANs 1 and 2 so that all VLAN traffic is passed over the link to Switch 1.

7Check the VLAN membership for both switches

The relevant ports should be listed in the VLAN members summary.

8Connect the switches

Connect port 12 on Switch 1 to port 11 on Switch 2.

The VLANs are now configured and operational and the endstations in both VLANs can communicate with their relevant servers.

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3Com 3 manual Add port 12 on Switch 1 to the VLANs, Add endstation ports on Switch 2 to the VLANs, Connect the switches