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Current/Total/Max:
The number of current, total and maximum MAC address entry or entries.
MAC Address:
Specify a destination MAC address in the packet with the 00:00:00:00:00:00
format.
VID:
Specify the VLAN where the packets with the Destination MAC address can be forwarded.
Forwarding Port:
If the incoming packet has the same destination MAC address as the one
specified in VID, it will be forwarded to the selected port directly.
4.4.7 VLAN Configuration
A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a network topology configured according to a logical
scheme rather than the physical layout. VLAN can be used to combine any collections of LAN
segments into a group that appears as a single LAN. VLAN also logically segments the network
into different broadcast domains. All broadcast, multicast, and unknown packets entering the
Switch on a particular VLAN will only be forwarded to the stations or ports that are members of
that VLAN.
VLAN can enhance performance by conserving bandwidth and improve security by limiting traffic
to specific domains. A VLAN is a collection of end nodes grouped by logics instead of physical
locations. End nodes that frequently communicate with each other are assigned to the same VLAN,
no matter where they are physically located on the network. Another benefit of VLAN is that you
can change the network topology without physically moving stations or changing cable
connections. Stations can be „moved‟ to another VLAN and thus communicate with its members
and share its resources, simply by changing the port VLAN settings from one VLAN to another.
This allows VLAN to accommodate network moves, changes and additions with the greatest
flexibility.
4.4.7.1 Port-Based VLAN
Port-based VLAN can effectively segment one network into several broadcast domains.
Broadcast, multicast and unknown packets will be limited to within the VLAN. Port-Based VLAN is
uncomplicated and fairly rigid in implementation and is useful for network administrators who wish
to quickly and easily set up VLAN so as to isolate the effect of broadcast packets on their network.
The following screen page appears when you choose
Port-Based VLAN
mode and then select
Configure VLAN
.
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