Chapter 3: VLAN Configuration
3.2SUMMARY OF VLAN LOCAL MANAGEMENT
The VLAN configuration process is an extension of normal Local Management operations. A series of Local Management screens provides access to the functions and commands necessary to add, change, or delete VLANs and to assign ports to those VLANs.
A switch supporting 802.1Q VLANs provides the VLAN Configuration screens as a standard part of its Local Management hierarchy when the switch is configured to operate in 802.1Q Mode. The hierarchy of the Local Management screens pertaining to 802.1Q VLAN configuration is shown in Figure
802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu
Device VLAN Configuration
Port Assignment Configuration
Port Filtering Configuration
VLAN Forwarding Configuration
Protocol VLAN Configuration
Protocol Ports Configuration
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Figure 3-3 802.1Q VLAN Screen Hierarchy
3.2.1Preparing for VLAN Configuration
A little forethought and planning is essential to a good VLAN implementation. Before attempting to configure a single switch for VLAN operation, consider the following:
•How many VLANs will be required
•What stations will belong to them
•What ports are connected to those stations
•What ports will be configured as
It may also be helpful to sketch out a diagram of your VLAN strategy. The examples provided in Chapter 4 may be useful for a depiction of the planning process.
Access Local Management as described in your device user’s guide. Perform all required initial setup operations. Navigate to the 802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu screen to begin the VLAN configuration process for the device.
802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide |
