Configuring IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling 3

“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

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