Viewing And Configuring Layer 2 Virtual Lans - Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual

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4.3 Viewing and Configuring Layer 2 Virtual LANs

A virtual LAN (VLAN) is similar to a Local Area Network (LAN), however devices do not need to be connected
to the same segment physically. Devices operate as if connected to the same LAN, but could be connected
at different physical connections across the LAN segment. The VLAN can be connected at various physical
points but react as if it were connected directly. One of the biggest advantages of a VLAN, is when a
computer is physically moved to another location, it can stay on the same VLAN without reconfiguration. The
switch can support multiple VLANs. Use the Layer 2 Virtual LANs screen to view and configure VLANs by
Port and Ports by VLAN information.
1. Select Network
Virtual LANs screen.
2. Refer to following details within the table:
Name
Mode
Native VLAN
Allowed VLANs
3. Select a record from the table and click the
Editing the Details of an Existing VLAN on page
> Layer 2 Virtual LANs from the main menu tree. VLAN details display within the
Displays the name of the VLAN to which the switch is currently connected.
It can be either Access or Trunk.
• Access– This ethernet interface accepts packets only form the native VLANs.
• Trunk– The Ethernet interface allows packets from the given list of VLANs you
add to the trunk.
Displays the tag assigned to the native VLAN.
Displays VLAN tags allowed on this interface
Edit button to modify the record. For more information, see
4-11.