Move a LAN User Between Groups
Introduction      Requirements      Connect to the Switch           Change the IP Address on the PC           Connect the PC to the Switch      Move LAN Users           Connect to the Switch with CNA           Modify Port Configuration           Save Your Configuration      Next Step      Troubleshoot the Procedure      Related Information	Download PDF   Move a LAN User Between Groups

Introduction

This document explains how to use Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) to move a local-area network (LAN) user from one group or virtual LAN (VLAN) to another VLAN. This procedure applies to 2900XL, 2940, 2950, 2970, 3500XL, 3550, 3560, and 3750 Catalyst switches.

Cisco Catalyst switches can segment user groups into logically defined VLANs. The SMB documentation supports several specific VLAN configurations, each with a different level of security. Refer to the Switch Support Page for additional information.

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Requirements

To perform the steps described in this document, you will need these items:

• A switch with Cisco IOS® Software Release 12.0 - 12.2 that is installed, configured, and powered on

  Note: If you have not configured the switch, refer to Configure a Catalyst Switch with Cisco Network Assistant.

• A PC with CNA installed on it

  Note:  If your PC does not have CNA installed, refer to Download and Install Cisco Network Assistant.

• A straight-through Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the switch

• A completed Switch Port Assignments worksheet, as instructed in the Site Survey

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Connect to the Switch

Follow these steps to connect your PC to the switch:

• Change the IP address on the PC

• Connect the PC to the switch

Change the IP Address on the PC

Your PC must have a compatible IP address in order to communicate with the switch. Before you change your TCP/IP settings, make note of your current settings.

To configure the IP address on your PC, go to the Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dialup Connections. Right-click on your network connection icon and choose Properties. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Enter an IP address and subnet mask that are on the same subnet as the switch. For example, if the switch's IP address is 192.168.10.2, you can give your PC an IP address of 192.168.10.50 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. For more detailed instructions, refer to Configure an IP Address on Your PC.

Connect the PC to the Switch

Follow these steps to connect your PC to the switch with the straight-through Ethernet cable:

1. Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 1 on the front panel of the switch.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your PC.

   

3. Verify that the port status LEDs turn green on both connected Ethernet ports.

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Move LAN Users

To move users from one VLAN to another VLAN, you must reconfigure the ports for those users. Refer to the Switch Port Assignments worksheet to learn the current location of the user you want to move. Record the new port location for the user on the worksheet.

Follow these steps to configure VLANs on the switch with CNA:

• Connect to the Switch with CNA

• Modify Port Configuration

• Save Your Configuration

Connect to the Switch with CNA

Follow these steps to log in to the switch with CNA:

1. To launch CNA, go to Start > Programs > Cisco Network Assistant > Cisco Network Assistant.

2. When the Connect window appears, CNA will autodiscover the switch's IP address if the address has been used before. If not, enter the switch's IP address in the Device field, and then click Connect.

   

   Note: If you are unable to connect to the switch with CNA, see Troubleshoot the Procedure for help.

3. When the Network Authentication window appears, log in to the switch with the admin user ID and password. Click OK.

4. When the Front Panel View window appears, minimize or close this window. If you do not want to see this window when you launch CNA, go to Window > Preferences and uncheck the Show Front Panel View check box on the General tab.

5. Click the Expert button on the far right of the toolbar to operate in Expert Mode.

Modify Port Configuration

Follow these steps to modify the ports on the switch:

1. On the Features tab, click Configure > Smartports. A window displays with a graphic illustration of the switch.

   

2. Select the port or ports of the users you wish to move.

   For example, to move users on ports 20 through 22, press Ctrl, and then click on those ports so they are highlighted. You can also drag the cursor over multiple ports to highlight them.

   

3. Click Modify.

4. In the Modify Port Roles window, configure the port role and attributes.

   This example shows ports being changed to the default VLAN.

   • Use the Role drop-down list to set the macro type to Desktop.

   • Use the Access VLAN drop-down list to set the Access VLAN field to Default (20).

   Click OK.

   

5. Click Apply in the Smartports Setup window. The selected ports are now configured for the default VLAN. To move additional users, repeat steps 2 through 4. If you are finished with the port assignments, click OK.

Save Your Configuration

Follow these steps to save your configuration.

1. On the Features tab, click Configure > Save Configuration.

2. In the Save Configuration window, use the Hostname drop-down list to select the name of the switch, such as rootsw.

   

3. Click Save. You can now close the CNA application.

4. To disconnect your PC from the switch, remove the Ethernet cable from the ports on the PC and the switch. You may need to restore your TCP/IP settings to their original configuration. Refer to Configure an IP Address on Your PC for instructions.

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Next Step

You have moved LAN users on your Catalyst switch from one VLAN to another VLAN. To perform other tasks on your switch, go to the Switch Support Page.

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Troubleshoot the Procedure

This section provides information about common problems that you may encounter. If this information does not solve your problem, contact the SMB Technical Assistance Center (SMB TAC) for assistance.

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Related Information

• Site Survey
• Download and Install Cisco Network Assistant
• Configure a Catalyst Switch with Cisco Network Assistant
• Configure an IP Address on Your PC
• Cable Descriptions