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Create a VLAN in Linewize Filter

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This article is for IT Support. 

This article provides steps to add a VLAN interface and VLAN Bridge interface to Linewize Filter. The typical use cases for a VLAN in Linewize Filter include:

  • Use VLANs on an upstream device in a bonded or bridged configuration.
  • Use as a management interface or any interface on a VLAN tagged interface.

Add VLAN interface

To configure a VLAN interface.

  1. In Linewize Filter, go to Configuration > Networking > Interfaces.
  2. In the upper right, select Add Virtual Interface. The Add Virtual Interface window will appear.
  3. Select VLAN from the Interface Type dropdown.
  4. Select the physical interface from the Interface dropdown.
  5. Enter a VLAN ID, then select Add.
  6. Select the Saved checkbox for the new VLAN interface.

  Note

Add a VLAN Interface for every member of the VLAN Bridge. For example, if a VLAN Bridge includes eth2 and eth3, add two interfaces: one for eth2 and another for eth3.

Add VLAN Bridge interface

To configure a VLAN Bridge interface.

  1. In Linewize Filter, go to Configuration > Networking > Interfaces.
  2. In the upper right, select Add Virtual Interface. The Add Virtual Interface window will appear.
  3. Select Bridge from the Interface Type dropdown, then select Add.
  4. Select Edit (Pencil icon) for the Bridge interface.
  5. Select the Saved checkbox.
  6. Enter a Name for the Bridge using the VLAN ID, Use Case and IP Addresses.
    For example: VLAN20 - Students - 172.16.10.0/24
  7. Select the VLAN interfaces as Bridge Members.
  8. If necessary, include the Bridge IP Address and Gateway.
  9. Select Save.