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Creating a port-based VLAN

To create a port-based VLAN:

  1. From the Device Manager menu bar, choose VLAN > VLANs.
    2. The VLAN dialog box opens to the Basic tab.
  2. Click Insert.
    3. The VLAN, Insert Basic dialog box opens.
  3. In the ID field, enter an unused VLAN ID (1 - 4094), or use the ID provided.
  4. (Optional) In the Name field, type the VLAN name, or use the name provided.
  5. (Optional) In the Color Identifier field, click the down arrow and choose a color from the dropdown list, or use the color provided.
  6. In the StgId field, type or select the spanning tree group ID of the VLAN.
  7. In the Type field, select byPort.
  8. In the PortMembers field, click the ellipsis (...).
    9. The VlanPortMembers dialog box opens.
  9. Click the ports that are always members. Selected ports display depressed, while the non selected ports display not depressed. Port numbers that display in gray indicate ports that cannot be selected to belong to the VLAN. (For example, you cannot select ports that do not have the same spanning tree group ID as that of the new VLAN.)
  10. Click OK.
    11. The Port Membership dialog box closes and the port members appear in the Insert Basic dialog box.
  11. On the VLAN, Insert Basic dialog box, click Insert.
    12. The Insert dialog box closes and the VLAN appears in the Basic tab.
  12. Do one of the following:

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