Adding VLAN Interfaces (VEs)

You can select a switch from a venue and add Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) interfaces, otherwise known as Virtual Ethernets (VEs), to it.

VLAN interfaces (or VEs) are virtual ports used to manage and route traffic within and between VLANs, providing the following benefits:

  • Network Segmentation: VEs divide a physical network into multiple logical networks, reducing broadcast traffic and improving performance.
  • Security: They isolate sensitive data by separating traffic into distinct VLANs, enhancing security.
  • Management: VEs simplify network management by allowing logical grouping of devices, making configuration easier.
  • Inter-VLAN Communication: They enable communication between different VLANs, essential for interconnected network segments.
  • Performance and Scalability: VEs improve network performance and scalability by minimizing broadcast traffic and allowing easy network expansion.
Complete the following steps to add VLAN interfaces (otherwise known as VEs) .
  1. On the navigation bar, click Wired > Switches > Switch List.
    The Switch page is displayed.
  2. Click a name of the switch.
    The Overview page is displayed.
  3. Select the Routed Interfaces tab.
  4. Click the Add VLAN Interface (VE).
    The Add VE Port dialog box is displayed.
    Note: Only one VLAN interface can be configured for RUCKUS ICX 8100 switches.
  5. Configure the following fields to add a VE Port:
    • Switch: Select the switch name.
    • VLAN ID: Select a VLAN ID.
    • VE: Same as the VLAN ID (this field gets automatically populated and cannot be changed).
    • VE Name: Enter the VE name.
    • OSPF Area: Enter the OSPF field.
      Note: The RUCKUS ICX 8100 switch does not support the configuration of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
    • DHCP Relay Agent: Specify the DHCP relay agent.
    • IP Address: Specify the IP address.
    • IP Subnet Mask: Specify the IP subnet mask.
    • Ingress ACL: Specify the Ingress ACL
    • Egress ACL: Specify the Egress ACL.
  6. Click Add to add the VE Port.
    You can click Edit from the Routed Interfaces tab to edit the VE port.