D-Link DWC-1000-WCF-LIC User Guide - Page 59

Advanced Configuration Settings 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. 59 DWC-1000 Wireless Controller User's Guide