CN-1108 Setup and Installation Manual
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9. SETTING VLAN FUNCTIONALITY
The VLAN function offers security and flexibility of controlling each port access to
one another. This feature is useful in MDU and hotel situations where you would not
want each computer to be able to “see” all other computers connected to the switch.
However, in some situation you may need to have a few ports with the capability of
communicating with one another. Such situations may arise for sharing of files,
collaboration software, faster multi-player gaming, etc.
Activating the VLAN function allows each port to be individualized, and
non-communicative to the other ports on the switch in regards to local traffic.
Deactivating VLAN allows the switch to act as a normal Ethernet/HPNA Switch by
passing along multicast and broadcast traffic to each port. Disabling this feature would be
useful when installing the switch in an office setting and file sharing/print sharing.
Through ICD command interface you can turn the VLAN function on or off. In
ICD interface simply type “VO” to activate VLAN function, and “VF” to deactivate the
VLAN function.
