Creating a port-based VLAN

Device Manager enables you to create a port-based or protocol-based VLAN.

Note: After a VLAN is created, you cannot change the VLAN type. The VLAN must be deleted and a new VLAN of the chosen type created.

To create a port-based VLAN:

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

The VLAN dialog box opens.

2. Click Insert.

The Insert Basic dialog box for creating VLANs opens. This dialog box opens with the Type field set to byPort.

3. Type the VLAN ID.

The value can be from 1 to 4094, as long as it is not already in use. (The default VLAN has a VID=1.)

4. Type the VLAN name (optional).

If no name is entered, a default name is created.

5. In the Type field, click byPort if not already selected.
6. Click Insert.
7. Specify the port membership by clicking the PortMembers buttons.