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Configuring Virtual LANs
You can use the VLAN configuration menu to assign any port on the
switch to any of up to 256 LAN groups. In conventional networks with
routers, broadcast traffic is split up into separate domains. Switches do not
inherently support broadcast domains. This can lead to broadcast storms
in large networks that handle traffic such as IPX or NetBeui. By using
IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs, you can organize any group of network
nodes into separate broadcast domains, confining broadcast traffic to the
originating group. This also provides a more secure and cleaner network
environment. For more information on how to use VLANs, see “Virtual
LANs” on page 4-3. The VLAN configuration screens are described in the
following sections.
802.1Q VLAN Base Information
The 802.1Q VLAN Base Information screen displays basic information
on the VLAN type supported by this switch.
802.1Q VLAN Base Information
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VLAN Version Number : 1
MAX VLAN ID : 2048
MAX Supported VLANs : 256
Current Number of 802.1Q VLANs Configured : 1
to select.
Parameter Description
VLAN Version Number The VLAN version used by this switch as specified in
the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
MAX VLAN ID Maximum VLAN ID recognized by this switch.