Viewing And Configuring Layer 2 Virtual Lans; Viewing And Configuring Vlans By Port - Motorola WiNG 4.4 Reference Manual

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
LANs screen to view and configure VLANs by Port and Ports by VLAN information. Refer to the following VLAN
configuration activities:
• Viewing and Configuring VLANs by Port on page 4-9
• Viewing and Configuring Ports by VLAN on page 4-11

4.3.1 Viewing and Configuring VLANs by Port

1. Select Network
LANs screen.
2. Refer to the following details within the table:
Name
Mode
Native VLAN
> Layer 2 Virtual LANs from the main menu tree.
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.
Network Setup
VLAN by Port details display within the Virtual
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Layer 2 Virtual