D-Link DWC-2000-AP32-LIC User Manual - Page 130

Section 5 - Advanced Network Configuration 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. Creating VLANs Path: Network > VLAN > VLAN Settings You can create VLANs on the VLAN Settings page. After you create VLANs, you can use the same page to view, edit, and delete VLANs. To create a VLAN: 1. Go to Network > VLAN > VLAN Settings. 2. Click Add New VLAN. The following pop-up box will appear. D-Link DWC-2000 User Manual 130