Protocol-based VLANs

In order for an end station to send packets to different VLANs, it itself has to be capable of tagging packets it sends with VLAN tags, or it must be attached to a VLAN-aware bridge that is capable of classifying and tagging the packets with different VLAN IDs, based on not only on the default PVID but also other information about the packet, such as the protocol.

4.4.7.1 Basic

Create a VLAN and add tagged member ports to it.

1.From the main menu, click Administrator -- VLAN Configuration.

2.Click Add.

3.Type a name for the new VLAN.

4.Type a VID (between 2-4094). The default is 1.

5.From the Available Ports box, select ports to add to the switch and click Add.

6.Click Apply.

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FM2008/2009 specifications

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