VLAN Settings

Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) creation allows you to make separate broadcast domains on a switch. The broadcast domains can associate with one another with the help of a Layer 3 device such as a router. A VLAN is mainly used to form groups among the hosts regardless of where the hosts are physically located. Thus, a VLAN improves security with the help of group formation among the hosts. When a VLAN is created, it has no effect until that VLAN is attached to at least one port either manually or dynamically. One of the most common reasons to set up a VLAN is to set up a separate VLAN for voice, and a separate VLAN for data. This directs the packets for both types of data despite using the same network.

To create a VLAN, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1

Click VLAN Management > VLAN Settings.

Step 2

Click Add to add one or more new VLANs.

The page enables the creation of either a single VLAN or a range of VLANs.

Step 3

To create a single VLAN, select the VLAN radio button, enter the VLAN ID, and optionally the VLAN Name.

Step 4

To add a range of VLANs, check Range and enter a VLAN Range (Range 2 - 4094) in the VLAN range field.

Step 5

Click Apply to create the VLAN(s).