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Configuring Virtual LANs
You can use the VLAN configuration menu to assign any port on the switch to
any of up to 16 LAN groups. In conventional networks with routers, broadcast
traffic is split up into separate domains. Switches do not inherently support
broadcast domains. This can lead to broadcast storms in large networks that
handle traffic such as IPX or NetBeui. By using IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs,
you can organize any group of network nodes into separate broadcast domains,
confining broadcast traffic to the originating group. This also provides a more
secure and cleaner network environment. For more information on how to use
VLANs, see “Virtual LANs” in Chapter 4. The VLAN configuration screens are
described in the following sections.
802.1Q VLAN Base Information
The 802.1Q VLAN Base Information screen displays basic information on the
VLAN type supported by this switch.
CheetahSwitch Workgroup - 4508
802.1Q VLAN Base Information
VLAN Version Number : 1
MAX VLAN ID : 2048
MAX Supported VLANs : 16
Current Number of 802.1Q VLANs Configured : 1
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Use <TAB> or arrow keys to move, <Enter> to select.
Parameter Description
VLAN Version Number The VLAN version used by this switch as specified in the IEEE
802.1Q standard.
MAX VLAN ID Maximum VLAN ID recognized by this switch.
MAX Supported VLANs Maximum number of VLANs that can be configured on this switch.
Current Number of VLANs The number of VLANs currently configured on this switch.
Configured