Cabletron Systems 802.1Q - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 3: VLAN Configuration
3-4 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide
3.2 SUMMARY OF VLAN LOCAL MANAGEMENT
The VLAN configuration process is an extension of normal Local
Management operations. A series of Local Management screens provides
access to the functions and commands necessary to add, change, or delete
VLANs and to assign ports to those VLANs.
A switch supporting 802.1Q VLANs provides the VLAN Configuration
screens as a standard part of its Local Management hierarchy when the
switch is configured to operate in 802.1Q Mode. The hierarchy of the
Local Management screens pertaining to 802.1Q VLAN configuration is
shown in
Figure 3-3 .
Figure 3-3 802.1Q VLAN Screen Hierarchy
3.2.1 Preparing for VLAN Configuration
A little forethought and planning is essential to a good VLAN
implementation. Before attempting to configure a single switch for VLAN
operation, consider the following:
• How many VLANs will be required
• What stations will belong to them
• What ports are connected to those stations
• What ports will be configured as GARP-aware ports
It may also be helpful to sketch out a diagram of your VLAN strategy.
The examples provided in
Chapter 4 may be useful for a depiction of the
planning process.
Access Local Management as described in your device user’s guide.
Perform all required initial setup operations. Navigate to the 802.1Q
VLAN Configuration Menu screen to begin the VLAN configuration
process for the device.
802.1Q VLAN
Configuration Menu
Device VLAN Configuration
Port Assignment Configuration
VLAN Forwarding Configuration
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Port Filtering Configuration
Protocol VLAN Configuration
Protocol Ports Configuration