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Add a VLAN

You are here: Network > Connectivity > VLAN.

To add a VLAN:

  1. Click the add icon (+) available on the upper right side of the VLAN page.

    The Add VLAN page appears.

  2. Complete the configuration according to the guidelines provided in Table 1.
  3. Click OK to save the changes. If you want to discard your changes, click Cancel.

Table 1 provides guidelines on using the fields on the Add VLAN page.

Table 1: Fields on the Add VLAN Page

Field

Description
VLAN Details

VLAN Name

Enter a unique name for the VLAN.

Note:

The VLAN text field is disabled when vlan-tagging is not enabled.

VLAN ID Type

Select a type of VLAN ID.

The available options are:

  • Single

  • Range

VLAN ID

Enter a unique identification number for the VLAN from 1 through 4094. If no value is specified, the default is 1.

Description

Enter a brief description for the VLAN.
Advanced Settings (optional)

L2 Interfaces

Enter the interfaces to be associated with the VLAN.

The available options are as follows:

  • Add—Click + to add the MAC address and L2 interface details.

  • Edit—Click the pencil icon to edit the selected interface.

  • Remove—Select the interface or interfaces that you do not want associated with the VLAN.
Filter

Input Filter

To apply an input firewall filter to an interface, select the firewall filter from the list.

Output Filter

To apply an output firewall filter to an interface, select the firewall filter from the list.
IPv4 Address
Note:

This option is available only when you select VLAN ID type as Single.

IPv4 Address

Enter the IPv4 address of the VLAN.

Subnet

Enter the range of logical addresses within the address space that is assigned to an organization. For example, 255.255.255.0.

You can also specify the address prefix.

IP Address

Enter the IP address of the VLAN.

The available options are as follows:

  • Add—Click + to add the IP address, MAC address, and L2 interface details.

  • Edit—Click the pencil icon to edit the selected IPv4 address.

  • Delete—Select the IPv4 address or addresses that you do not want associated with the VLAN.
IPv6 Address
Note:

This option is available only when you select VLAN ID type as Single.

IPv6 Address

Enter the IPv6 address of the VLAN.

Prefix

Select the destination prefix of the VLAN.

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