79Local Management: Overview, Setup, and NavigationVLAN Name (Modifiable/Toggle)This field allows a user to assign or change names of VLANs. The VLAN Name(with up to 32 characters) is an optional attribute of a VLAN, and is not requiredfor VLAN operation.Defining a VLANTo define a VLAN, proceed as follows:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN ID field.2. Enter the VLAN ID using a unique number between 2 and 4094. The VLANIDs of 0, 1, and 4095 may not be used for user-defined VLANs.If an illegal number is entered, the Event Message Line will display:”PERMISSIBLE RANGE FOR VLAN IDS: 2 to 4094” and the field will refreshwith the previous value.3. If the VLAN is to be assigned to a different filtering database, use the arrowkeys to highlight the FID field. If the VLAN is not going to be assigned to adifferent FID, go to step 5.4. Type in the ID number of the FID.5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VLAN Name field.6. Type a name of up to 32 ASCII characters in the VLAN Name field. This is anoptional attribute of a VLAN, and is not required for VLAN operation.7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DEL field.8. Press the Space Bar to select ADD for a defined VLAN. Press ENTER. Thenew VLAN will be added to the VLAN list. The message “VLAN ADDED”displays in the Event Message Line in the upper left-hand corner of the screen.The VLAN will not be saved to the switch until the configuration is saved.9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of thescreen. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays.Each VLAN ID must be unique. If a duplicate VLAN ID is entered, the switchassumes that the Administrator intends to modify the existing VLAN.NOTE
