Vlans; Enabling Vlans - D-Link DWC-1000 User Manual

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 different 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 traffic to and from that physical port can be isolated from the general LAN.
VLAN filtering is particularly useful to limit broadcast packets of a device in a large network.

Enabling VLANs

Path: SETUP > VLAN Settings > VLAN Configuration
By default, the wireless controller's VLAN function is disabled. To enable it:
1. Click SETUP > VLAN Settings > VLAN Configuration. The VLAN CONFIGURATION
page appears.
2. Under VLAN Configuration, check Enable VLAN.
Advanced Configuration Settings
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