Chapter 4: Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP)
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Local Management Supplement
GVRP Protocol
(Toggle)
Enables or disables the GVRP Protocol on the switch.
When set to Enable, all port settings are valid for GVRP enabling those
ports to send/receive frames to other GVRP-aware switches. Disable
makes the port settings invalid.
The default setting is “Disable”.
To enable or disable the protocol, refer to
Section 4.3.2
.
4.3.1
Setting a Port to Operate in GMRP or GVRP
To set a port to be a GMRP or GVRP aware port. Proceed as follows:
1.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the GMRP or GVRP field of the port.
2.
Press the SPACE bar to choose Y (yes).
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set GMRP and GVRP of ports as necessary.
4.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command.
5.
Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and all settings
are saved.
4.3.2
Setting All Ports on the Switch
All ports on the switch can be set at one time to one mode of operation
using the Set All Ports field.
To select the mode of operation using the Set All Ports field, proceed as
follows:
1.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Set All Ports field
2.
Press the SPACE bar to select one of the following:
•
GMRP Enable All
•
GMRP Disable All
•
GVRP Enable All
•
GVRP Disable All
•
Enable All
•
Disable All
