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Chapter 4 Manage the Switch via the Device Manager Web Interface
Customize Port Role Attributes
Each switch port is a member of a VLAN. Devices attached to switch ports that
belong to the same VLAN share the same data broadcasts and system resources.
Depending on your network requirements, it can be sufficient to assign all ports
to the default VLAN, which is named default. One VLAN can be sufficient for a
small network.
Before changing virtual local-area network (VLAN) memberships, understand
what a VLAN is, its purpose, and how to create a VLAN. See
page 90 for more
information about VLANs.
Assign a Port to a VLAN (VLAN memberships)
Each switch port is a member of a VLAN. Devices attached to switch ports that
belong to the same VLAN share the same data broadcasts and system resources.
Communication between VLANs requires a Layer 3 device (such as a router or a
Layer 3 switch).
Depending on your network requirements, it can be sufficient to assign all ports
to the default VLAN, which is named default. If additional VLANs have been
created, you must decide which ports are best suited to which VLANs.
To change a VLAN assignment, follow these steps.
1. From the Configure menu, choose Smartports.
2. Check the checkbox next to the port for which to change the VLAN.
3. Click Edit.