Creating VLAN in School Manager

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

• VLANs are configured 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 School Manager, go to Configuration > Networking > Interfaces.
2. In the upper right, select Add Virtual Interface.
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.

Add VLAN Bridge interface

To configure a VLAN Bridge interface.

1. In School Manager, go to Configuration > Networking > Interfaces.
2. In the upper right, select Add Virtual Interface.
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.