D-Link DWC-2000 [130/282] Creating vlans

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Section 5 - Advanced Network Conguration

VLANs

A virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical segment in a switched network. It allows independent logical

networks to be created within a single physical network. VLANs separate devices into dierent broadcast domains

and Layer 3 subnets. Devices within a VLAN can communicate without routing. The primary use of VLANs is to

split large switched networks, which are large broadcast domains.

The wireless controller provides VLAN functionality for assigning unique VLAN IDs to LAN ports so that trac

to and from that physical port can be isolated from the general LAN. VLAN ltering is particularly useful to limit

broadcast packets of a device in a large network.

Creating VLANs

Path: Network > VLAN > VLAN Settings

You can create VLANs on the VLAN Settings page. After you create VLANs, you can use the same page to view,

edit, and delete VLANs.

To create a VLAN:

1. Go to Network > VLAN > VLAN Settings.

2. Click Add New VLAN. The following pop-up box will appear.