Chapter 4 Configuring VLANs

Entering VLAN Information

VLAN ID

VLAN Name

Existing VLANs

VLAN Summary Status Link

Clicking this link takes you to a page containing a listing of existing VLANs on the access point. The list provides you with configuration information for each VLAN. Figure 4-2shows a typical VLAN Summary Status page.

Figure 4-2 VLAN Summary Status page

Clicking the VLAN Detailed Setup link takes you to the VLAN Setup page.

VLAN (802.1Q) Tagging

Determines whether the IEEE 802.1Q protocol is used to tag VLAN packets. IEEE 802.1Q protocol is used to connect multiple switches and routers and for defining VLAN topologies. This setting is user configurable.

802.1Q Encapsulation Mode

A status setting that indicates whether or not IEEE 802.1Q tagging is in use. This field will always display disabled unless the following conditions are met:

VLAN (802.1Q) tagging is enabled

A valid and enabled VLAN is specified as the native VLAN ID

Maximum Number of Enabled VLAN IDs

A status setting that provides the maximum number of VLANs that can reside on the access point. This setting is for information only and is not configurable.

Native VLAN ID

Specifies the identification number of the access point’s native VLAN. This configurable setting must agree with the native VLAN ID setting on the switch.

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Cisco Systems DL-2159-05 manual Vlan Summary Status Link, Vlan 802.1Q Tagging, 802.1Q Encapsulation Mode, Native Vlan ID