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Configuring directed broadcast on a VLAN

You can enable or disable directed broadcast traffic forwarding for an IP-interface on the Direct Broadcast tab.

To configure IP-directed broadcast for a VLAN:

1. From the Device Manager menu bar, choose VLAN > VLANs.

The VLAN dialog box opens to the Basic tab.

2. Select a VLAN.

The VLAN is highlighted.

3. Click IP.

The IP, VLAN dialog box opens to the IP Address tab.

4. Click the Direct Broadcast tab.

The Direct Broadcast tab opens.

5. Click DirectBroadcastEnable.
• If checked, IP-directed broadcasts are enabled.
• If unchecked, IP-directed broadcasts are suppressed.
  
  

  Note: Multiple VLANs/IRPs in the same subnet but in different switches must be configured simultaneously.

  
  
6. Click Apply > Close.

Directed broadcast is configured for the VLAN.

• IP, VLAN Direct Broadcast tab
• About VLANs
• Creating a VLAN
• Managing a VLAN
• Managing VLAN bridging
• Configuring Enhanced Operation mode