OmniSwitch AOS Release 7 Network Configuration Guide
June 2013
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12 Configuring MVRP
Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP) is standards-based Layer 2 network protocol for
automatic configuration of VLAN information on switches. It was defined in the 802.1ak amendment to
802.1Q-2005.
MVRP provides a method to share VLAN information and configure the needed VLANs within a layer 2
network. For example, in order to add a switch port to a VLAN, only the end port, or the
VLAN-supporting network device connected to the switchport, has to be reconfigured, and all necessary
VLAN trunks are dynamically created on the other MVRP-enabled switches. MVRP helps to maintain
VLAN configuration dynamically based on current network configurations.
In This Chapter
This chapter describes the MVRP feature and how to configure it through the Command Line Interface
(CLI). CLI commands are used in the configuration examples; for more details about the syntax of
commands, see the
OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide
. This chapter provides an overview of MVRP and
includes the following information:
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“Configuring the Maximum Number of VLANs” on page 12-9
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“Configuring MVRP Registration” on page 12-10
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“Configuring the MVRP Applicant Mode” on page 12-11
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“Modifying MVRP Timers” on page 12-12
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“Restricting VLAN Registration” on page 12-13
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“Restricting Static VLAN Registration” on page 12-13
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