NMC-RX 7.3.x User Guide, Vol. 2 > Configuring VLANs > Creating a VLAN Interface

Creating a VLAN Interface

A VLAN interface can be created on any of the following interface types: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, or Bridged Ethernet. If stacking already exists on the interface, a VLAN interface cannot be created.

To create a VLAN interface:

1. Select an Ethernet interface.
2. Right-click, select Create, and click VLAN interface.

The Create VLAN Interface dialog box appears.

3. Set parameters and click OK. (Table 27)

Table 27:

Parameter	Description	Range/Length	Default
Name	ifDescr of the virtual LAN interface; not configurable, created by the router	Not applicable	Not applicable
Alias	ifAlias used for the VLAN major interface being created	0-64 characters	Empty
ifIndex	Not configurable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Administrative Status	Administrative status used for this interface	Up or Down	Up

Create VLAN Interface Parameters