Advanced Configuration
VLAN
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STEP 2 Click Refresh to update the status information.
VLANThis section describes how to configure the VLAN settings for the switch:
•Configuring VLAN Settings, page 24
•Configuring VLAN Port Settings, page 25
Configuring VLAN Settings
A VLAN is a group of ports that can be located anywhere in the network, but
communi cate as th ough the y belong to the sa me physi cal segm ent. V LANs he lp to
simplify network management by allowing you to move devices to a new VLAN
without having to change any physical connections. VLANs can be easily
organized to reflect departmental groups (such as Marketing or R&D), usage
groups (such as e-mail), or multicast groups (used for multimedia applications such
as videoconferencing). You can create up to 16 VLANs on the switch.
To create a single VLAN, enter the VLAN ID and click Add. Use the VLAN ID
window to configure port members or LAG members for a specific VLAN index.