VLAN

You can create, query, modify, or delete a single VLAN or create VLANs in a batch.

A switch supports 4094 VLANs from VLAN 1 to VLAN 4094.
VLANs can isolate the hosts that require no communication with each other, reducing broadcast traffic and improving network security.

Creating a VLAN

Click Create. The Create VLAN dialog box is displayed.

Table 1 describes parameters in the Create VLAN dialog box.

**Table 1** Parameters for creating a VLAN
Parameter		Description
VLAN ID		ID of the VLAN. This parameter is mandatory, and its value ranges from 1 to 4094. VLAN 1 is the default VLAN, and the system will not re-create it.
Description		Description of the VLAN. This parameter is optional.
IPv4 address		IPv4 address of a VLANIF interface, such as 10.10.10.1. This parameter is optional and can be configured only for a VLANIF interface.
Mask		Subnet mask of the IP address. This parameter is optional.
IPv6 address		IPv6 address, such as FC00:0:130F:0:0:9C0:876A:130B. This parameter is optional and can be configured only for a VLANIF interface.
Prefix length		Length of an address prefix. This parameter is optional and the value ranges from 1 to 128.

Creating VLANs in a batch
1. Choose Configuration > Basic Services > VLAN.
2. Click Batch Create. The Batch Create VLAN dialog box is displayed, Set parameters.
3. Click OK.
Querying a VLAN
1. Choose Configuration > Basic Services > VLAN.
2. Enter the VLAN ID in the search box. If you do not enter any VLAN ID, all created VLANs are displayed.
3. Click . The VLAN is displayed.
4. Click View Interface, The interfaces added to VLANs are displayed.
Modifying a VLAN
1. Choose Configuration > Basic Services > VLAN.
2. Click a VLAN ID. The Modify VLAN dialog box is displayed.
3. Change the values of parameters as required.
4. Click OK.
Deleting a VLAN
1. Choose Configuration > Basic Services > VLAN.
2. Select a VLAN to be deleted and click Delete. The system asks you whether to delete the VLAN.
  NOTE:
  VLAN 1 is the default VLAN and cannot be deleted.
3. Click OK.