LevelOne GSW-2476 user manual 5-28, VLAN Settings, 20 Trunk Configuration, Introduction to VLANs

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Figure 5-20 Trunk Configuration

CONFIGURING THE SWITCH

Flow Control – Allows flow control to be enabled or disabled. When the box is checked, flow control is enabled.

Ports – Indicates which ports belong to the trunk.

Web – Click TRUNKS, Settings.

Figure 5-20 Trunk Configuration

VLAN Settings

This page allows you to create and delete VLANs (Virtual LANs) and to change the VLAN membership and behaviour of individual ports. VLANs are powerful, but can be difficult to set up properly. Each row of the table corresponds to one port or trunk; trunked ports cannot be configured individually.

Introduction to VLANs

VLANs are logical partitions of the physical LAN. You can use VLANs to increase network performance or improve internal network security.

If the network has adequate performance and security for your current needs, it is recommended that you leave the VLAN settings in the default configuration. The default configuration is as follows:

• All ports are members of VLAN 1

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LevelOne GSW-2476 user manual 5-28, VLAN Settings, 20 Trunk Configuration, Introduction to VLANs