NETGEAR GS810EMX User Manual page 48

Nighthawk Pro Gaming SX10 Switch Model GS810EMX
end device such as a gaming device, media device, or computer. When a port that functions in access
mode receives data that is untagged, the data is delivered normally. When a port that functions in access
mode receives data that is tagged for a VLAN other than the one the port belongs to, the data is discarded.
When a port functions in access mode, the port VLAN ID (PVID) is automatically assigned and is identical
to the VLAN ID. You cannot change the PVID for a port that functions in access mode.
• Trunk mode. A port that functions in trunk mode automatically belongs to all VLANs on the switch and
tags the traffic that it processes. You would typically use trunk mode for a port that is connected to
another network device such as another switch or WiFi access point.
When a port functions in trunk mode, you can manually change the port VLAN ID (PVID). For example,
if port 3 functions in trunk mode and the switch includes VLAN 1 (the default VLAN) and VLAN 25 (a
custom VLAN), you can assign either a PVID of 1 or a PVID of 25 to port 3. If you assign a PVID of 25,
all incoming traffic on port 3 is tagged for VLAN 25 and ports that are not members of VLAN 25 do not
receive the traffic. This technique is useful for communicating more securely with devices outside your
local network as well as receiving data from other ports that are not in the VLAN.
To manage the port mode,VLAN membership, and PVID for a port in an 802.1Q-based VLAN:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the
switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.
The QOS page displays.
5. From the menu on the left, select VLAN.
The VLAN page displays.
If you did not yet activate the 802.1Q-based VLAN mode, see
on page 46.
By default, the Port Configuration tab is selected and the 802.1Q PORT CONFIGURATIONS pane
displays.
6. For each individual port that you want to change, specify the following settings:
• Port Mode. From the menu for the port, select either Trunk to let the port function in trunk mode
or Access to let the port function in access mode.
For more information, see the introduction to this section.
• VLAN. If the port functions in access mode, from the menu for the port, select the ID for the VLAN
that the port must be a member of.
If the port functions in trunk mode, by default, the selection from the menu is ALL and the port is a
member of all VLANs on the switch.
• PVID. If the port functions in trunk mode, from the menu for the port, select the ID for the VLAN that
the port must tag incoming traffic with.
If the port functions in access mode, by default, the selection from the menu is identical to the VLAN
ID that you assigned to the port and you cannot change the PVID.
Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
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Activate the 802.1Q-Based VLAN Mode