Enterasys Networks 2H258 Network Card User Manual


 
Summary of VLAN Local Management
7-2 802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu Screens
7.1 SUMMARY OF VLAN LOCAL MANAGEMENT
The VLAN configuration process is an extension of normal Local Management operations. A
series of Local Management screens provides access to the functions and commands necessary to
add, change, or delete VLANs and to assign ports to those VLANs.
The VLAN configuration screens are a standard part of the Local Management hierarchy when the
switch is configured to operate in 802.1Q Mode. The hierarchy of the Local Management screens
pertaining to 802.1Q VLAN configuration is shown in Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1 802.1Q VLAN Screen Hierarchy
7.1.1 Preparing for VLAN Configuration
Some forethought and planning is essential to a good VLAN implementation. Before attempting to
configure a single switch for VLAN operation, consider the following:
How many VLANs will be required?
What stations will belong to them?
What ports are connected to those stations?
What ports will be configured as GARP-aware ports?
It is also helpful to sketch out a diagram of your VLAN strategy. The examples provided in
Chapter 12 are useful depictions of the planning process.
802.1Q VLAN
Configuration Menu
Static VLAN Configuration
Static VLAN Egress Configuration
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Current VLAN Configuration
Current VLAN Egress Configuration
VLAN Port Configuration
VLAN Classification Configuration
Protocol Port Configuration