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Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP) is standards-based Layer 2 network protocol for automatic
configuration of VLAN information on switches. It was defined in the 802.1ak amendment to 802.1Q-
2005.
MVRP provides a method to share VLAN information and configure the needed VLANs within a layer 2
network. For example, in order to add a switch port to a VLAN, only the end port, or the VLAN-
supporting network device connected to the switch port, has to be reconfigured, and all necessary VLAN
trunks are dynamically created on the other MVRP-enabled switches. MVRP helps to maintain VLAN
configuration dynamically based on current network configurations.

In This Chapter

This chapter describes the MVRP feature and how to configure it through the Command Line Interface
(CLI). CLI commands are used in the configuration examples; for more details about the syntax of
commands, see the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 CLI Reference Guide. This chapter provides an overview
of MVRP and includes the following information:
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"Enabling MVRP" on page 12-7
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"Configuring the Maximum Number of VLANs" on page 12-7
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"Configuring MVRP Registration" on page 12-8
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"Configuring the MVRP Applicant Mode" on page 12-9
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"Modifying MVRP Timers" on page 12-10
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"Restricting VLAN Registration" on page 12-11
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"Restricting Static VLAN Registration" on page 12-11
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"Restricting VLAN Advertisement" on page 12-12
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