SMC Networks TigerSwitch SMC6948L2, Management Manual

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Configuring Virtual LANs
You can use the VLAN configuration menu to assign any port on
the switch to any of up to 256 LAN groups. In conventional
networks with routers, broadcast traffic is split up into separate
domains. Switches do not inherently support broadcast domains.
This can lead to broadcast storms in large networks that handle
traffic such as IPX or NetBeui. By using IEEE 802.1Q compliant
VLANs, you can organize any group of network nodes into
separate broadcast domains, confining broadcast traffic to the
originating group. This also provides a more secure and cleaner
network environment. For more information on how to use
VLANs, see “Virtual LANs” on page 4-3. The VLAN configuration
screens are described in the following sections.
802.1Q VLAN Base Information
The 802.1Q VLAN Base Information screen displays basic
information on the VLAN type supported by this switch.
802.1Q VLAN Base Information
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VLAN Version Number : 1
MAX VLAN ID : 2048
MAX Supported VLANs : 255
Current Number of 802.1Q VLANs Configured : 1
<OK>
Return to previous panel.
<Enter> to select.
Parameter Description
VLAN Version Number The VLAN version used by this switch as specified
in the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
MAX VLAN ID Maximum VLAN ID recognized by this switch.