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This function is enabled only when metro mode is chosen in VLAN mode. 7:
Except Port 7, each port of the switch cannot transmit packets with each other. Each port groups a VLAN with Port 7, thus, total 7 groups consisting of 2 members are formed.
8:
Except Port 8, each port of the switch cannot transmit packets with each other. Each port groups a VLAN with Port 8, thus, total 7 groups consisting of 2 members are formed.
7&8:
Except Port 7 and Port 8, each port of the switch cannot transmit packets with each other. Each port groups a VLAN with Port 7 and Port 8, thus, total 6 groups consisting of 3 members are formed.
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