DXS/DWS 3200 Series User Guide
Page 134
Defining GVRP
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) is specifically provided for automatic distribution of VLAN membership
information among VLAN-aware bridges. GVRP allows VLAN-aware bridges to automatically learn VLANs to
bridge ports mapping, without having to individually configure each bridge and register VLAN membership. To
define GARP. To define GVRP on the device:
1. Click Advanced Setup > VLAN > GARP > GVRP Parameters. The GVRP Parameters Page opens:
Figure 79: GVRP Parameters Page
The GVRP Parameters Page is divided into port and LAG parameters. The field definitions are the same. The
GVRP Parameters Page contains the following fields:
• Unit No. — Displays the stacking member for which the GVRP parameters are displayed.
• GVRP Global Status — Indicates if GVRP is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:
– Enable — Enables GVRP on the selected device.
– Disable — Disables GVRP on the selected device.
• Copy from Entry Number — Indicates the row number from which GARP parameters are copied.
• To Row Number — Indicates the row number to which GARP parameters are copied.
• Interface— DIsplays the port on which GVRP is enabled.
• GVRP State— Indicates if GVRP is enabled on the port. The possible field values are:
– Enable — Enables GVRP on the selected port.
– Disable — Disables GVRP on the selected port.
