Business Policy Switch 2000 Management Software

Creating a protocol-based VLAN

To create a protocol-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 opens as shown.

3. Change the Type field to byProtocolID.

The dialog box changes to display additional fields needed to set up protocol-based VLANs.

4. Type the unique VLAN ID.
5. Type the VLAN name (optional).

If no name is entered, the protocol name becomes the default VLAN name.

6. In the Color text box, type in the color.
7. In the StgID text box, type in spanning tree group ID (stgid).
8. In the Type field, click byProtocolID if not already selected.
9. Specify Static Members by clicking the ellipsis (...) field.
10. In the ProtocolID field select one protocol radio button.
11. In the ConstraintType field, click independent or shared.
12. Click Insert.

• VLAN Information
• Accepting tagged and untagged frames