VLAN and port settings

This guide explains how to provision 802.1Q switchports on ReadyLinks devices.

#Switchports

All ReadyLinks devices support the 802.1Q VLAN networking standard. This means all ReadyLinks devices are interoperable with other devices that support 802.1Q.

#Tag and untag

VLAN-enabled ports are generally categorized in one of two ways: tagged or untagged. These may also be referred to as "trunk" or "access" respectively. The purpose of a tagged or "trunked" port is to pass traffic for multiple VLANs, whereas an untagged or "access" port accepts traffic for only a single VLAN. Generally speaking, trunk ports link switches, and access ports link to end devices.

Switchport action options:

• Tag: Add VLAN tags to a port to pass traffic for multiple VLANs.
• Untag: Untag a VLAN on a port to only accept traffic for that single VLAN.

Provision ReadyLink ports as trunk, hybrid or access ports to satisfy your network requirements.

#Port type

Switchport type options:

• Hybrid: All ports are set to hybrid by default. This type allows you to add both VLAN tags and an untagged VLAN to the port. Hybrid ports can function as either a trunk port or an access port, depending on your VLAN configuration.
• Trunk: A port enabled for VLAN tagging.
• Access: A port that does not tag and accepts a single VLAN.

#Port VLAN ID (PVID)

A Port VLAN ID (PVID) is a default VLAN ID that is assigned to an access port to designate the virtual LAN segment to which the port is connected. The PVID places the port into the set of ports that are connected under the designated VLAN ID.