Process Overview: 802.1Q VLAN Configuration
Port String Syntax Used in the CLI
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Matrix NSA Series Configuration Guide
7.1.2
Port String Syntax Used in the CLI
For information on how to designate port numbers in the CLI syntax, refer to
Section 4.1.1
.
7.2
PROCESS OVERVIEW: 802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION
Use the following steps as a guide to configure VLANs on the device (refer to the associated section
in parentheses):
1.
Review existing VLANs (
Section 7.3.1
)
2.
Create and name VLANs (
Section 7.3.2
)
3.
Assign port VLAN IDs and ingress filtering (
Section 7.3.3
)
4.
Configure VLAN Egress (
Section 7.3.4
)
5.
Create a secure management VLAN (
Section 7.3.5
)
6.
Enable / Disable GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration Protocol) (
Section 7.3.6
)
Preparing for VLAN Configuration
A little forethought and planning is essential to a good VLAN implementation. Before attempting
to configure a single device for VLAN operation, consider the following:
•
How many VLANs will be required?
•
What stations will belong to them?
•
What ports are connected to those stations?
•
What ports will be configured as GVRP-aware ports?
It is also helpful to sketch out a diagram of your VLAN strategy.