GVRP Settings

Adjacent VLAN-aware devices can exchange VLAN information with each other by using the Generic VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP). GVRP is based on the Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) and propagates VLAN information throughout a bridged network.

GVRP must be activated globally and on each port. When it’s activated, it transmits and receives GARP Packet Data Units (GPDUs). VLANs that are defined but not active aren’t propagated. To propagate the VLAN, it must be up on at least one port. By default, GVRP is disabled globally and on ports.

To define GVRP settings for an interface:

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.