IP routing configuration using the Java Device Manager 207

Creating a Layer 3 routable VLAN

Note: The creation of a Management VLAN in the JDM requires the assignment of an IP address to a VLAN. Ensure that IP forwarding is turned on before proceeding.

To enable IP forwarding on the switch, follow this procedure:

Step Action

1Open the IP dialog by selecting IP Routing > IP from the Device Manager menu. The IP dialog opens with the Globals tab selected. This tab is illustrated below.

IP dialog - Globals tab

2In the Forwarding section, select the forwarding option.

3Click Apply.

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With IP forwarding enabled on the switch, the creation of a Layer 3 Routable VLAN can proceed. To create a Layer 3 Routable VLAN, follow this procedure:

Step Action

1Open the VLANs screen by selecting VLAN > VLANs from the JDM menu.

2Select the VLAN for Management VLAN assignment.

3Click IP. The IP VLAN screen opens with the IP Address tab selected. This screen and tab are illustrated below.

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5500 Series

Configuration-IP Routing Protocols

NN47200-503 03.01 Standard

5.127 August 2007

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Nortel Networks NN47200-503 manual Creating a Layer 3 routable Vlan, IP dialog Globals tab