Netgear FS728TLP Web Management User Guide - Page 93

ProSAFE FS526Tv2, FS726Tv2, and FS728TLP Smart Switches Link Aggregation Group Concepts Link aggregation groups (LAGs), which are also referred to as channels or port channels, let you combine multiple full-duplex Ethernet links into a single logical link. Network devices treat the aggregation as if it were a single link, which increases fault tolerance and provides load sharing. The smart switch supports eight LAGs (LAG1 through LAG8), none of which have any ports assigned to them. All LAGs are members of VLAN1, the default VLAN. You can also assign LAGs as members of other VLANs. You can configure a LAG as static or dynamic, but not both: • Static. A static LAG does not require a partner system to aggregate its member ports. After you have added a port as a member of a static LAG, the port does not transmit or accept LACP data units (LACPDUs). • Dynamic. Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) can automatically configure a link between the smart switch and a partner device by using LACPDUs. Configure a LAG The LAG Configuration screen lets you combine one or more full-duplex Ethernet links to form a link aggregation group, which is also known as a port channel. The switch treats the LAG as if it were a single link.  To configure one or more LAGs: 1. Select Switching > LAG > Basic > LAG Configuration. The LAG Configuration screen displays. Configure LAGs and LAG Membership 93