D-Link DSR-Series User Manual
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Section 4 - LAN Configuration
VLAN
VLAN Settings
Path: Network > VLAN > VLAN Settings
The VLAN List page displays a list of configured VLANs by name and VLAN ID. A VLAN membership can be created
by clicking the
Add New VLAN
button below the list.
A VLAN membership entry consists of a VLAN identifier and the numerical VLAN ID which is assigned to the VLAN
membership. The VLAN ID value can be any number from 2 to 4093. VLAN ID 1 is reserved for the default VLAN,
which is used for untagged frames received on the interface.
The router supports virtual network isolation on the LAN with the use of VLANs. LAN devices can be configured
to communicate in a sub network defined by VLAN identifiers. LAN ports can be assigned unique VLAN IDs so
that traffic to and from that physical port can be isolated from the general LAN.
VLAN filtering is particularly useful to limit broadcast packets of a device in a large network VLAN support is
enabled by default in the router. In the VLAN Configuration page, enable VLAN support on the router and then
proceed to the next section to define the virtual network.
To create a new VLAN:
1. Click
Network
>
LAN
>
VLAN Settings
.
2. Click On/Off button to enable or disable VLAN. If enabled, it allows the user to add a new VLAN.
3. Click
Add New VLAN
at the bottom.
4. Enter the following required information from the table on the next page.