Creating and modifying vlans, Deleting vlans – Enterasys Networks 700 User Manual
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The MultiSwitch 700 Device View
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Managing the Module
Creating and Modifying VLANs
The fields immediately below the Configured VLANS list box are used to create
and modify your port-based VLANs. To create a new VLAN:
1.
In the VLAN ID field, enter a unique value between 2-4094. VLAN ID 1 is
reserved for the Default VLAN, and cannot be used.
2.
If desired, enter a name for the VLAN in the VLAN Name field. VLAN names
must be 32 characters or less.
3.
Click the Apply button. The new VLAN will be added to the Configured
VLANS list box.
Once a VLAN has been created, its VLAN ID cannot be modified. If you wish to
change a VLAN’s ID, you’ll have to delete the VLAN and create a new entry. See
, below, for instructions on deleting a VLAN. Attempting to
change a VLAN’s ID will result in the creation of a new VLAN with the same
VLAN name.
To modify an existing VLAN’s name, select its entry in the Configured VLANS
list box. The selected VLAN’s name will be displayed in the VLAN Name field.
Modify the displayed name as outlined in Steps 2-3, above.
Deleting VLANs
The VLAN Config window also allows you to delete VLANs (except for the
Default VLAN, which cannot be deleted). When a VLAN is deleted, any ports
assigned to that VLAN will automatically become members of the Default VLAN.
To delete a VLAN from your 802.1Q switch:
1.
Click to select the desired VLAN entry in the Configured VLANS list box.
2.
Click the Delete button. The selected VLAN will be removed from the list box.
NOTE
Unless Enable is selected when a port-based VLAN is initially defined, it will be disabled
by default. A new VLAN that is left in a Disabled state will remain disabled until a port
is assigned to it, at which time it will be automatically enabled. If you are changing a
VLAN’s port assignment, the VLAN should be disabled before changing the port
configuration. See
, for instructions on
disabling VLANs. See
Performing Ingress List Configuration
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, for
details on completing your VLAN port configuration.