GVRP Settings

Generic VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) is a standards-based protocol that allows VLANs to be controlled within a larger network. GVRP adheres to the IEEE 802.1Q specification, which defines a method of tagging frames with VLAN configuration data over network trunk interconnects. This allows network devices to exchange VLAN configuration information with other devices on the fly.

GVRP must be enabled globally as well as on each port. When turned on, it sends and receives GARP Packet Data Units (GPDUs). VLANs that have been defined but are not yet active are not propagated. The VLAN must be active on at least one port in order to propagate. GVRP is disabled globally and on ports by default.

To define GVRP settings for an interface, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1

Click VLAN Management > GVRP Settings.

Step 2

Select GVRP Global Status to enable GVRP globally.

Step 3

Click Apply to set the global GVRP status.

Step 4

Select an interface type (Port or LAG), and click Go to display all interfaces of that type.

Step 5

To define GVRP settings for a port, select it, and click Edit.

Step 6

Enter the values for the following fields:

  • Interface—Select the interface (Port or LAG) to be edited.

  • GVRP State—Select to enable GVRP on this interface.

  • Dynamic VLAN Creation—Select to enable Dynamic VLAN Creation on this interface.

  • GVRP Registration—Select to enable VLAN Registration using GVRP on this interface.

Step 7

Click Apply. GVRP settings are modified, and written to the Running Configuration file.