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Local Network (LAN): VLAN
Virtual Local Area Networks, also known as VLANs, is a
feature that allows you to virtually map connected
devices and secure access for each wired port. VLAN is
available in Firewall Range Extender mode only.
VLAN ID: Devices that are connected to a wired port with
a specific VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) ID cannot
access or see devices connected to SSIDs or wired ports
with a different VLAN ID. For example, if Wired Port #1 is
assigned to VLAN 1 and Wired Port #2 is assigned to VLAN 2, then devices connected to Wired Port #1 will not
be able to see or access devices or files on Wired Port #2 (VLAN 2). VLAN IDs can range between 1 and 4094.
Tagged / Untagged – VLAN enabled ports are generally categorized as tagged or untagged. This is also referred
to as trunk or access. The purpose of tagging a port is to pass traffic for multiple VLANs, whereas an untagged
port accepts traffic for only a single VLAN. For example, if you are connecting a switch to one of the Wired
Ports on the Range Extender / Bridge, this would generally be a tagged port since it will be connecting to a
network with multiple VLANs. To successfully configure a tagged port both ends must have the following in
common: encapsulation and VLAN settings. Both sides should be configured identically for the VLAN to work
properly.
