Configuring LAGs, Defining LAG Members | TP-Link TL-SL3452 guide

7.2 Configuring LAGs

Link Aggregation optimizes port usage by linking a group of ports together to form a single LAG. Aggregating ports multiplies the bandwidth between the devices, increases port flexibility, and provides link redundancy.

The TP-Link device supports both static LAGs and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) LAGs. LACP LAGs negotiate aggregating port links with other LACP ports located on a different device. If the other device ports are also LACP ports, the devices establish a LAG between them.

When configuring LAGs, ensure the following:

All ports within a LAG must be the same media type.

A VLAN is not configured on the port.

The port is not assigned to a different LAG.

Auto-negotiation mode is not configured on the port.

The port is in full-duplex mode.

All ports in the LAG have the same ingress filtering and tagged modes.

All ports in the LAG have the same back pressure and flow control modes.

All ports in the LAG have the same priority.

All ports in the LAG have the same transceiver type.

The device supports up to eight LAGs, and eight ports in each LAG.

Ports can be configured as LACP ports only if the ports are not part of a previously configured LAG.

Ports added to a LAG lose their individual port configuration. When ports are removed from the LAG, the original port configuration is applied to the ports.

This section contains the following topics:

Defining LAG Members

Configuring LACP

7.2.1 Defining LAG Members

To define LAG members:

1.Click System > Bridging Config > Interface > LAG Membership. The LAG Membership Page opens:

Figure 67: LAG Membership Page

The LAG Membership Page contains the following fields:

LAG Port — Displays the LAG number.

Name — Displays the user-defined port name.

Link State — Displays the link operational status.

Members— Displays the ports configured to the LAG. Membership groups are indicated as bold when active and as grayed when passive.

Remove — Removes the LAG. The possible field values:

–Checked — Removes the selected LAG.

–Unchecked— Maintains the LAGs.

To modify LAG Membership:

1.Click . The LAG Membership Settings Page opens.

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