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4.5.8 Protocol VLAN Group Setting

The network devices required to support multiple protocols cannot be easily grouped into a common VLAN. This may require

non-standard devices to pass traffic between different VLANs in order to encompass all the devices participating in a specific

protocol. This kind of configuration deprives users of the basic benefits of VLANs, including security and easy accessibility.

To avoid these problems, you can configure this LRP Managed Switch with protocol-based VLANs that divide the physical

network into logical VLAN groups for each required protocol. When a frame is received at a port, its VLAN membership can then

be determined based on the protocol type being used by the inbound packets.

Command Usage

To configure protocol-based VLANs, follow these steps:

1. First

configure

VLAN groups for the protocols you want to use. Although not mandatory, we suggest configuring a

separate VLAN for each major protocol running on your network. Do not add port members at this time.

2. Create

a

protocol group for each of the protocols you want to assign to a VLAN using the Protocol VLAN Configuration

page.

3.

Then map the protocol for each interface to the appropriate VLAN using the Protocol VLAN Port Configuration page.

This page allows you to configure protocol-based VLAN Group Setting. The portocol-based VLAN screens in

Figure 4-5-9

&

Figure 4-5-10

appear.

Figure 4-5-9 Add Protocol VLAN Group Page Screenshot

The page includes the following fields:

Object

Description

Group ID

Protocol Group ID assigned to the Special Protocol VLAN Group.

Frame Type

Frame Type can have one of the following values:

Ethernet II

IEEE802.3_LLC_Other

RFC_1042

Note:

On changing the Frame type field, valid value of the following text field will

vary depending on the new frame type you selected.

Protocol Value

Valid value that can be entered in this text field depends on the option selected

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