Ieee802.1Q Vlans; Configuring The Vlan Settings - D-Link DGE-530T Manual

DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Card
IEEE802.1p defines seven levels of prioritization for Ethernet packets. High priority packets will be
sent through a network using 802.1p-compliant switches first. Lower priority packets will be
transferred whenever bandwidth is available. When properly setup, this ensures that time-critical data
arrives on time and is not affected by other traffic.

IEEE802.1Q VLANs

The IEEE802.1Q VLAN can help improve network performance and security by segmenting the
network into VLANs. IEEE802.1Q VLANs can limit broadcast and node-to-node (unicast) traffic to a
single VLAN. This limits the effects of broadcast storms and provides additional security for your
network.
For VLANs to function, the computer in which this NIC is installed must be using Windows 2000, XP,
2003, or later as its operating system.

Configuring the VLAN Settings

To configure the VLAN settings for your DGE-530T, first open the D-Link Network Control utility
located in the control panel of your computer. Once opened, click the VLAN tab at the top of the
window, which will display the following window. Click the D-Link DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter link, which will display the settings in the bottom half of the window.
To add a VLAN setting to this window, click the Add button at the bottom of this window, which will
open the following configuration window.
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