3 configuring vlans, 1 defining vlan properties, 3 configuring vlans 7.3.1 defining vlan properties – TP-Link TL-SL3452 User Manual

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Figure 70: LACP Parameters Settings Page

3. Define the Port Priority and LACP Timeout settings.

4. Click

. The LACP settings are saved and the

device is updated.

7.3 Configuring VLANs

VLANs are logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) which combine user stations and network devices into a
single unit, regardless of the physical LAN segment to which they are attached. VLANs allow network traffic to flow more
efficiently within subgroups. VLANs use software to reduce the amount of time it takes for network changes, additions, and
moves to be implemented.

VLANs have no minimum number of ports, and can be created per unit, per device, or through any other logical connection
combination, since they are software-based and not defined by physical attributes.

VLANs function at Layer 2. Since VLANs isolate traffic within the VLAN, a Layer 3 router working at a protocol level is
required to allow traffic flow between VLANs. Layer 3 routers identify segments and coordinate with VLANs. VLANs are
Broadcast and Multicast domains. Broadcast and Multicast traffic is transmitted only in the VLAN in which the traffic is
generated.

VLAN tagging provides a method of transferring VLAN information between VLAN groups. VLAN tagging attaches a 4-byte
tag to packet headers. The VLAN tag indicates to which VLAN the packets belong. VLAN tags are attached to the VLAN by
either the end station or the network device. VLAN tags also contain VLAN network priority information.

Combining VLANs and GARP (Generic Attribute Registration Protocol) allows network managers to define network nodes
into Broadcast domains.

This section contains the following topics:

Adding VLAN
Defining VLAN Properties
Defining VLAN Membership
Defining VLAN Interface Settings
Configuring GARP
Defining GVRP

7.3.1 Defining VLAN Properties

The VLAN Member Properties Page provides information and global parameters for configuring and working with VLANs.

To add a new VLAN:
1. Click

System > Bridging Config > VLAN > Membership. The VLAN Member Properties Page opens:






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