4-2-4. VLAN Group Configuration

Function name:

VLAN Group Configuration

Function description:

It shows the existing information of VLAN Groups List and the maintenance that can be done to them, i.e. modify and delete. User also can add a new VLAN group by inputting a new VLAN name and VLAN ID.

If you are in port-based VLAN, it will just show the ID and Member of the existed port-based VLAN group. If you are in tag-based VLAN, it will show the ID, VID, Member of the existed tag-based VLAN group. The switch can store the configuration of port-based VLAN and tag-based VLAN separately. When you choose one of VLAN mode, the switch will bring you the responded VLAN configuration which keeps the default data. You can easily create or delete a VLAN group by pressing <Add> or <Delete> function buttons, or click the Group ID directly to edit it.

Parameter description:

ID (Group ID):

When you want to edit a VLAN group, you must select the Group ID field. Then, you will enter Tag Base VLAN Group Setting or Port Base VLAN Group Setting page, which depends on your VLAN mode selection.

VID:

VLAN identifier. Each tag-based VLAN group has a unique VID. It appears only in tag-based mode.

Member:

In modify function this is used to enable or disable a port if it is a member of the new added VLAN, “Enable” means it is a member of the VLAN.

Just tick the check box (;) beside the port x to enable it.

Fig. 4-7 Port-Based VLAN Configuration

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Edimax Technology ES-5240G+ user manual Vlan Group Configuration, Vid

ES-5240G+ specifications

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