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VLAN configuration - GS728TP
I have three Netgear GS728TP PoE smart switches, linked in a chain by fibre optic cables as they are in different locations around the site, more than 100 metres apart. In switch1 I have a VLAN-aware...
Hi infologicit,
Welcome to the community! :)
Let me share the article below and used it as your reference guide:
How do I set up one or more VLANs between a NETGEAR ProSAFE firewall and a smart switch?
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
The ports connecting the switches should be set as tagged ports because its a trunk link. For example: port 5 of Switch 1 is connected to port 5 of Switch 2. Then, port 6 of Switch 2 is connected to port 6 of Switch 3. Port 5 of both Switch 1 and Switch 2 should be set as tagged port with a PVID of 1 and should be a member of all VLANs. The same goes with port 6 of both Switch 2 and Switch 3 should also be set as tagged port with a PVID of 1 and should be a member of all VLANs.
Kindly refer to the article below:
How do I setup a VLAN trunk link between two NETGEAR switches?
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Thanks DaneA, that worked a treat!
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