Enterasys Networks 2200 - Manual (Page 273)

VLAN Configuration
VLAN Operation and Network Applications 12-11
12.8.2 Switch Without VLANs
When the switch is powered up, the switch uses its default settings to switch frames like an 802.1D
switch. In this default configuration, all ports are a member of the default VLAN (VLAN 1)
including the virtual Host Data Port of the switch, so any port can be used to manage the device as
shown in
Figure 12-3 .
Figure 12-3 Switch Management with Only Default VLAN
12.8.3 Switch with VLANs
If the switch is to be configured for multiple VLANs, it may be desirable to configure a
management-only VLAN. This allows a management station connected to the management VLAN
to manage all ports on the switch and make management secure by preventing management via
ports assigned to other VLANs.
NOTE: The switch’s virtual Host Data Port, like any other port, has configurable VLAN
membership. For manageability of the device to be maintained, this port must be a
member of the same VLAN as the port to which the management station is connected.
1
3 6
2
4
5
802.1Q Switch
30691_60
NOTE: All ports, including the virtual Host Data Port, are
members of the default VLAN. Therefore, any station
shown may be used as the management station.
Host
Data
Port