QNAP QTS 4.5 Series - Creating a Virtual Switch in Advanced Mode

5. Select one or more adapters.
6. Optional: Select Enable the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Tip
Enabling this setting prevents bridge loops.
7. Click Apply.
Creating a Virtual Switch in Advanced Mode
1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Network & Virtual Switch .
The Network & Virtual Switch window opens.
2. Go to Network > Virtual Switch .
3. Click Add.
The Create a Virtual Switch window opens.
4. Select Advanced Mode.
5. Select one or more adapters.
6. Optional: Select Enable the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Tip
Enabling this setting prevents bridge loops.
7. Click Next.
8. Configure the virtual switch IP address.
Address Type Description
DHCP Client Assigns a dynamic IP address to the virtual switch.
Static IP Assigns a static IP address to the virtual switch.
Tip
Examine your network setup for
guidance on how to best configure
these settings.
Do not assign IP Addresses Does not assign an IP address to the virtual switch
after creation.
Tip
This setting should be used when
creating a virtual switch for special
purposes, such as when building an
external or isolated network.
9. Click Next.
10. Configure the virtual switch services.
a. Enable the NAT service.
QTS 4.5.x User Guide
Network & Virtual Switch 426