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Configuring the Switch for
Normal Operation or Tunneling Mode

The system can be configured to operate in normal mode or IEEE 802.1Q
(QinQ) tunneling mode which is used for passing Layer 2 traffic across a
service provider’s metropolitan area network.

Command Attributes

System Mode – Sets the switch to operate in one of the following modes:

• Normal Mode – The switch functions in normal operating mode. (This

is the default operating mode.)

• QinQ Mode – Sets the switch to QinQ mode, and allows the QinQ

tunnel port to be configured. For an explanation of QinQ see
“Configuring IEEE 802.1Q Tunneling” on page 12-17.

Web – Click System, System Mode. Select the required system mode, and
click Apply.

Figure 4-2 System Mode