Pathway Connectivity
VIA 12 Manual
V3 – April 2015
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Plan your VLAN layout before attempting configuration. The creation of a map of the
network, showing which devices and which ports to associate with a given VLAN, is
strongly recommended prior to configuration.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE: When configuring one or multiple VIA switches
using Pathway’s software-based configuration tools, be certain all switches are
set to the same Management VLAN ID#. Be certain that the port connected to your
computer is also on the same VLAN ID#. Failure to observe this rule will result in
what appears to be a broken network, and embarrassment upon realizing the
operator error.
For more information on VLANs and definition of terms, see the appendix.
VLAN Support
VLAN support must be enabled to allow access to the Ring Protect feature and to the
VLAN set up and configuration menus. Once Ring Protection is enabled, VLAN support
cannot be disabled.
VLAN Setup
These properties determine the size of the VLAN table, and which VLAN has
communication with the switch’s management processor. For efficient switch operation,
the VLAN range should be kept as small as necessary.
If the Management VLAN is accidentally set to a value outside the VLAN range, it may
be necessary to use the Factory Default Including Net Setup from the Utilities menu, to
restore communication with the management processor and allow further configuration.
The VLAN range and individual VLAN configuration must be done prior to activating the
Ring Protect feature.
VLAN Config/Status: VLAN#
Each VLAN is identified by its VLAN ID#. It is not currently possible to soft label VLANs.
Each VLAN ID# must be configured separately, and each VIA switch must be uniquely
identified on each VLAN in use on that switch. There is currently no way of copying
properties from one VLAN to another.
The VLAN ID# is assigned to individual ports from the Port Configuration Menu.
