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Chapter 6: Modifying Advanced Properties
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VMQ VLAN Filtering
The VMQ VLAN Filtering feature allows the adapter port to filter data
packets using the VLAN ID in the media access control (MAC) header to
improve networking performance and reduce CPU utilization. To make the
VMQ VLAN Filtering feature effective, the host computer must be set in
virtual environment.
To enable or disable the VMQ VLAN Filtering feature, do the following:
1. Access the Advanced Properties.
See “Accessing Advanced Properties” on page 87.
2. Select VMQ VLAN Filtering in the Property box.
The VMQ VLAN Filtering page is displayed as shown in Figure 86.
Figure 86. VMQ VLAN Filtering Page
3. Select one of the following options:
Enable — The VMQ VLAN Filtering feature is enabled. This is the
default setting.
Disable — The adapter port filters data packets using the VLAN ID
in the MAC header.
4. Click OK.