Assigning A Classification To A Vid - Enterasys 6E2xx Local Management User’s Manual

8.8.3

Assigning a Classification to a VID

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you read
concerning classification before configuring the switch module. Incorrect configuration
will affect network operation.
To assign a Classification to a VID, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VID (VLAN identification) field.
2. Type in the appropriate VID. Press ENTER.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Classification field.
4. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate Classification.
subclassification associated with each Classification (examples of classifications:
Ethernet II Type, 802.3 SAP, IP TOS, IP Protocol Type, etc.).
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the subclassification field to the immediate right of the
Classification field. The name of the field changes depending on the selected Classification, as
shown in Table 8-8
of Service, IP Protocol Type, etc.).
6. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate protocol. In some cases, there is only one
selection and a value needs to be entered. This is indicated by bold zeros.
possible selections associated with each subclassification (examples: IPX, AppleTalk,
NetBIOS, Banyan Vines, 000.000.000.000, 0x00000000, etc.).
7. In some cases, a selection in the subclassification field requires a value to be entered in a third
field to the right of the subclassification field. If so, use the arrow keys to highlight that third
field and type in the appropriate value. Otherwise, go to
8. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD command field.
9. Press ENTER to save the VID and Classification settings. After a brief delay, the Classification
Rule will display in the top half of the screen.
NOTE: After creating a classification rule you must assign it to the appropriate ports
using the Protocol Port Configuration screen described in
(examples of subclassification: Ethernet II Type, SSAP/DSAP (803.2), Type
VLAN Classification Configuration Screen
Section 8.8.1
Table 8-8
step 8.
802.1Q VLAN Configuration Menu Screens
for more information
lists the
Table 8-8 lists the
Section 8.9.
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