SMC Networks SMC6924VF manual Configuring Virtual LANs, 2-53, 802.1Q VLAN Base Information

USING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PROGRAM

Configuring Virtual LANs

You can use the VLAN configuration menu to assign any port on the switch to any of up to 256 LAN groups. In conventional networks with routers, broadcast traffic is split up into separate domains. Switches do not inherently support broadcast domains. This can lead to broadcast storms in large networks that handle traffic such as IPX or NetBeui. By using IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs, you can organize any group of network nodes into separate broadcast domains, confining broadcast traffic to the originating group. This also provides a more secure and cleaner network environment. For more information on how to use VLANs, see “Virtual LANs” on page 4-3.The VLAN configuration screens are described in the following sections.

802.1Q VLAN Base Information

The 802.1Q VLAN Base Information screen displays basic information on the VLAN type supported by this switch.

802.1Q VLAN Base Information
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VLAN Version Number	: 1
MAX VLAN ID	: 2048
MAX Supported VLANs	: 256
Current Number of 802.1Q VLANs Configured : 1
<OK>
<Enter> to select.

Parameter	Description
VLAN Version Number	The VLAN version used by this switch as specified
	in the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
MAX VLAN ID	Maximum VLAN ID recognized by this switch.

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