KSwitch D4 MF Managed Fast Ethernet Switch - User Guide, Rev. 1.0
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GVRP
GVRP (Generic VLAN Registration Protocol) is a protocol that facilitates control of VLANs, through several messages
(Join, Leave and LeaveAll) exchanging, this allows network devices to dynamically exchange VLAN configuration
information with other devices.
GVRP Protocol
Join
When device received the Join message from other device or VLAN established in the device,
it will send out Join message, Join message including JoinEmpty and JoinIn
Leave
When device receives the Join message from other device or VLAN is removed from the
device. It will send out Leave message, including LeaveEmpty and LeaveIn
LeaveAll
When Port enables GVRP function, it will activate “LeaveAll timer” in the meantime
,
once
“Time Out” occurred, it will send out LeaveAll message.
GVRP Timer
Join timer
Using to control transmission of Join message to ensure Join message well received by other
device
Leave timer
Using to control transmission of Leave message, when Leave or LeaveAll received, it will
activate Leave timer.
LeaveAll timer
When Port enable GVRP function, it will activate LeaveAll timer, once time Out occurred, it
will send out LeaveAll message. when LeaveAll received, LeaveAll timer will be reset to
avoid unnecessary packet.
Advanced Features -> GVRP Settings
Parameter
Description
GVRP Settings
Enable or Disable GVRP Feature
Join Time
Configure Join Time, must be 2 seconds or greater
Leave Time
Configure Leave Time, must be greater than 2*Join Time
Leaveall Time
Configure Leaveall Time, must be greater than Leave time
