Configuring Virtual LANs
Configuring Virtual LANs
You can use the VLAN configuration menu to assign any port on the switch to any of up to 256 VLAN groups. In conventional networks with routers, broadcast traffic is split up into separate domains. Switches do not inherently support broadcast domains. This can lead to broadcast storms in large networks that handle a lot of IPX and NetBEUI traffic. By using IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs and GARP VLAN Registration Protocol, you can organize any group of network nodes into separate broadcast domains, confining broadcast traffic to the originating group. This also provides a more secure and cleaner network environment. For more information on how to use VLANs, see “Virtual LANs” on page
VLAN Basic Information
The VLAN Basic Information screen displays basic information on the VLAN type supported by this switch.
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VLAN Version Number | The VLAN version used by this switch as specified in the IEEE 802.1Q |
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Maximum VLAN ID | Maximum VLAN ID recognized by this switch. |
Maximum Number of | Maximum number of VLANs that can be configured on this switch. |
Supported VLANs |
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Current Number of | The number of VLANs currently configured on this switch. |
802.1Q VLANs |
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Configured |
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Note: All ports are assigned only to VLAN 1 by default.
