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Chapter 13 Configuring VLANs
Configuring VMPS
Configuring the VMPS Client
You configure dynamic VLANs by using the VMPS (server). The switch can be a VMPS client; it cannot
be a VMPS server.
Entering the IP Address of the VMPS
You must first enter the IP address of the server to configure the switch as a client.
Note
If the VMPS is being defined for a cluster of switches, enter the address on the command switch.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to enter the IP address of the VMPS:
Note
You must have IP connectivity to the VMPS for dynamic-access ports to work. You can test for IP
connectivity by pinging the IP address of the VMPS and verifying that you get a response.
Configuring Dynamic-Access Ports on VMPS Clients
If you are configuring a port on a cluster member switch as a dynamic-access port, first use the
rcommand
privileged EXEC command to log in to the cluster member switch.
Caution
Dynamic-access port VLAN membership is for end stations or hubs connected to end stations.
Connecting dynamic-access ports to other switches can cause a loss of connectivity.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure a dynamic-access port on a VMPS
client switch:
Command
Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal
Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
vmps server
ipaddress
primary
Enter the IP address of the switch acting as the primary VMPS server.
Step 3
vmps server
ipaddress
(Optional) Enter the IP address of the switch acting as a secondary VMPS
server.
You can enter up to three secondary server addresses.
Step 4
end
Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 5
show vmps
Verify your entries in the
VMPS Domain Server
field of the display.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.
Command
Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal
Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
interface
interface-id
Specify the switch port that is connected to the end station, and enter
interface configuration mode.
Step 3
switchport mode access
Set the port to access mode.