Motorola WS5100 manual Viewing and Configuring Layer 2 Virtual LANs

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4.3 Viewing and Configuring Layer 2 Virtual LANs

Network Setup 4-9

4.3 Viewing and Configuring Layer 2 Virtual LANs

A virtual LAN (VLAN) is similar to a Local Area Network (LAN), however devices do not need to be connected to the same segment physically. Devices perform as if they are connected to the same LAN, but they may be connected at various physical connections across the LAN segment. The VLAN can be connected at various physical points but react as if it were connected directly. Therefore, a VLAN is an independent network made up of several devices. One of the biggest advantages of VLANs is that when a computer is physically moved to another location, it can stay on the same VLAN without reconfiguration. The switch can support multiple VLANs. Use the Layer 2 Virtual LANs screen to view and configure VLANs by Port and Ports by VLAN information.

Use the Layer 2 Virtual LANs screen to view and configure VLAN properties. To view Virtual LANs details:

1.Select Network > Layer 2 Virtual LANs from the main menu tree. VLAN details display within the Virtual LANs screen.

The following details display in the table:

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Motorola WS5100 manual Viewing and Configuring Layer 2 Virtual LANs, The following details display in the table