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from a VLAN-unaware device, it first decides where to forward the frame,
and then inserts a VLAN tag reflecting the ingress port’s default VID.
Enabling or Disabling GVRP (Global Setting)
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) defines a way for switches to
exchange VLAN information in order to register VLAN members on
ports across the network. VLANs are dynamically configured based on
join messages issued by host devices and propagated throughout the
network. GVRP must be enabled to permit automatic VLAN registration,
and to support VLANs which extend beyond the local switch. (Default:
Disabled)
Web – Click VLAN, 802.1Q VLAN, GVRP Status. Enable or disable
GVRP, click Apply
CLI – This example enables GVRP for the switch.
Displaying Basic VLAN Information
The VLAN Basic Information page displays basic information on the
VLAN type supported by the switch.
Field Attributes
VLAN Version Number* – The VLAN version used by this switch
as specified in the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
Maximum VLAN ID – Maximum VLAN ID recognized by this
switch.
Maximum Number of Supported VLANs – Maximum number of
Console(config)#bridge-ext gvrp3-72
Console(config)#