Configuring Advanced

Features

 

 

Configuring Advanced Features

Port-Based Virtual LANs (Static VLANs)

 

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To select another primary VLAN, select the Primary VLAN field and use the

 

 

space bar to select from the existing options.

 

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To enable or disable dynamic VLANs, select the GVRP Enabled field and

 

 

use the Space bar to toggle between options. (For GVRP information, see

 

 

“GVRP” on page 9-77.)

 

 

N o t e

For optimal switch memory utilization, set the number of VLANs at the

 

number you will likely be using or a few more. If you need more VLANs later,

 

you can increase this number, but a switch reboot will be required at that time.

 

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Press [Enter] and then [S] to save the VLAN support configuration and return

 

 

 

to the VLAN Menu screen.

If you changed the value for Maximum VLANs to support, you will see an asterisk next to the VLAN Support option (see below).

An asterisk indicates you must reboot the switch to implement the new Maximum VLANs setting.

Figure 9-45. VLAN Menu Screen Indicating the Need To Reboot the Switch

–If you changed the VLAN Support option, you must reboot the switch before the Maximum VLANs change can take effect. You can go on to configure other VLAN parameters first, but remem- ber to reboot the switch when you are finished.

–If you did not change the VLAN Support option, a reboot is not necessary.

4.Press [0] to return to the Main Menu.

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