NETGEAR S8000 User Manual page 56

Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)
mode for a port that is connected to an 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.
• 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. For example, you
would assign trunk mode for an uplink to another switch or router and for a downlink
to a WiFi access point.
To assign the port mode:
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 Basic 802.1Q VLAN mode, see Activate the Basic
802.1Q VLAN Mode on page 53.
By default, the Port Configuration tab is selected and the 802.1Q-BASED PORT
CONFIGURATION pane displays.
6. For each individual port that you want to change, from the Mode menu, select either
Trunk (uplink) to let the port function in trunk mode or Access to let the port function
in access mode.
If you place a port in trunk mode, the selection from the VLAN menu changes to All
because all VLANs must be supported on a trunk port.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use VLANS for Traffic
Segmentation
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