Configuration Guide Vol. 1


24.7.4 VLAN settings for MAC ports

VLANs can be set for MAC ports using the switchport mac vlan configuration command, or dynamically using the Layer 2 authentication functionality.

Note that VLAN settings by configuration and dynamic VLAN settings by the Layer 2 authentication functionality cannot both exist on the same MAC port. If VLANs are set dynamically using the Layer 2 authentication functionality for a MAC port set to be authenticated, and then the switchport mac vlan configuration command is set, the all VLANs dynamically set for the corresponding port are deleted.

The following table describes the Layer 2 authentication functionality and authentication modes that can be set dynamically for VLANs.

Table 24-10: Layer 2 authentication functions and authentication modes that can be dynamically set for VLAN

Layer 2 authentication functionality

Authentication modes

IEEE802.1X

VLAN-based authentication (dynamic)

Web Authentication

Dynamic VLAN mode

MAC-based Authentication

Dynamic VLAN mode