Configuring IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling

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“Adding an Interface to a QinQ Tunnel” on page 3-138).
8. Configure the QinQ tunnel uplink port to join the SPVLAN as a tagged member
(see “Adding Static Members to VLANs (VLAN Index)” on page 3-129).

Enabling QinQ Tunneling on the Switch

The switch can be configured to operate in normal VLAN mode or IEEE 802.1Q
(QinQ) tunneling mode which is used for passing Layer 2 traffic across a service
provider’s metropolitan area network.
Command Attributes
802.1Q Tunnel – Sets the switch to QinQ mode, and allows the QinQ tunnel port
to be configured. The default is for the switch to function in normal mode.
802.1Q Ethernet Type – The Tag Protocol Identifier (TPID) specifies the ethertype
of incoming packets on a tunnel port. (Range: hexadecimal 0800-FFFF;
Default: 8100)
Web – Click VLAN, 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1Q Tunnel Status. Check the Enabled box
and click Apply
Figure 3-78 802.1Q Tunnel Status