Tsunami MP-8100 Installation and Management Guide 98
4.7.2 VLAN Modes
4.7.2.1 Transparent Mode
Transparent Mode is available for the Ethernet and Wireless interfaces for both BSU and SU. It is equivalent to NO VLAN
support and is the default mode. It is used to connect VLAN aware/unaware networks. An interface in transparent mode
forwards both tagged and untagged frames.
To configure the VLAN Transparent Mode
1. Click ADVANCED CONFIGURATION > VLAN > Ethernet. The VLAN Ethernet Configuration window appears as
shown below.
Figure 4-39 VLAN Operation in Transparent Mode
2. Enter the parameters listed in the following table.
3. Click OK.
Click COMMIT for the changes to take effect. Once the transparent mode is set, both tagged and untagged frames are
received on the interface.
NOTE: Wireless Interface of the device will always be in transparent mode. There is no support provided to edit the
wireless interface VLAN parameters.
4.7.2.2 Trunk Mode
Trunk mode is configurable on both the ethernet interfaces of BSU and SU. It is mainly used to connect VLAN Aware
networks with VLAN Aware networks. When an interface is in Trunk mode, it forwards only those tagged frames whose
VLAN ID matches with a VLAN ID present in trunk table. All other frames will be dropped.
Parameters Description
Interface Displays the name of the interface.
VLAN Mode Select the VLAN mode as Transparent.
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