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_Richman
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Mar 30, 2016
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(GS108Tv2) VLAN Sharing Resources

I am looking at replacing the unmanaged switch in the diagram above with a smart managed switch to help separate the network into two. Not shown (and not fully implemented) will be a second netwo...
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  • JohnRo's avatar
    JohnRo
    Mar 31, 2016

    Hello _Richman, 

     

    Please read this article (click here), this will give you an idea and explanation on how and when VLANs are used. It includes and example on how to setup a VLAN properly based on the setup that you want to achieve. 

     

    Let us know if you have questions. 

     

    Thanks, 

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DaneA
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Mar 30, 2016

Hi _Richman,

 

Welcome to the community! :) 

 

What is the brand and model of your NAS?  For me, I think you will need to configure Asymmetric VLAN for you to achieve your goal.  Kindly access this article as reference guide.  Hope it helps :)

 

 

Regards,

 

DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team

 

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    _Richman
    Aspirant
    Mar 30, 2016

    Thanks for the quick reply.

     

    It's a Synology DS216+.

     

    I should have also mentioned that I am completely new to what managed switches can do, including VLAN's.

    • JohnRo's avatar
      JohnRo
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Mar 31, 2016

      Hello _Richman, 

       

      Please read this article (click here), this will give you an idea and explanation on how and when VLANs are used. It includes and example on how to setup a VLAN properly based on the setup that you want to achieve. 

       

      Let us know if you have questions. 

       

      Thanks, 

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