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3.3.1.2 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.
Web Interface: Enabling or Disabling GVRP (Global Setting)
1. Open Switch Config ⇒VLANs.
2. Select Enable or Disable.
3. Click Save.
FIGURE 3-16 The Switch Config ⇒VLANs Window (showing radio buttons for enabling
GVRP)
Command-line Interface: Enabling GVRP
Th following sample command enables GVRP for the switch:
Console(config)#bridge-ext gvrp
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