NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

output's avatar
output
Aspirant
Aug 17, 2024
Solved

Switchport mode configuration vs VLAN mombership configuration

I am using an M4100 for the first time and am a bit confused about the difference between "switchport mode" configuration and "VLAN membership"  it seems to me, both are a different way to accomplish...
  • RennaD's avatar
    Aug 19, 2024

    Hello output,

     

    Welcome to the NETGEAR Community! 🙂

     

    Your assumption is correct, these are the different ways to configure ports on a switch.

     

    The Switchport Mode simplifies the VLAN configuration. On switches that does not have "VLAN Trunking Configuration" tab, you will have to go to VLAN Membership configure ports for each VLANs and then go to Port PVID Configuration. With "VLAN Trunking Configuration" you can configure these on one tab.


       

    Have a lovely day,
    RennaD
    Netgear Team 

NETGEAR Academy

Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology! 

Join Us!

ProSupport for Business

Comprehensive support plans for maximum network uptime and business peace of mind.

 

Learn More