Configure VLAN Settings

Use this task to configure VLAN settings on the Port Configuration page.

  1. Select Add.
  2. Type a Name for the new VLAN object.
  3. Enter the VLAN ID for this VLAN.

    Typically, the default VLAN ID is 1.

    Note

    Note

    You can also create a VLAN ID with a value of none. None clears the native VLAN from a port. (Switch Engine device only)
  4. Enable DHCP Trusted Port.
  5. Select the Apply VLAN to devices for classification check box to create VLANs that you can apply to specific devices based on their location.
  6. Select Add.
  7. Type the new VLAN ID, and then select Add to add it to the VLAN table.
  8. Under Classification Rules in the VLAN table, select an existing classification rule, or select the add icon to add a new rule.

    See Configure a Classification Rule for more information.

  9. Select Link.
  10. Type a Name for the classification rule.

    For easier tracking, you might want to add the locations and device models using this VLAN classification rule (for example, VLAN-AP230-Sunnyvale).

  11. Optional: Type a Description.

    Although optional, descriptions can be helpful when you are troubleshooting your network.

  12. Select the plus sign to choose the device location.
  13. Assign your VLAN profile based on the location of managed devices.
    Note

    Note

    When selecting a location, drill down to the level where the devices are located. For example, if the devices are located on the floor of a building, select that specific floor.
  14. Choose Select.
  15. Select SAVE VLAN.
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