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Assigning VLANs to switch ports

Assigning VLANs to switch ports

Now that VLANs and ports are configured, it is time assign VLANs to the switch ports. This method assigns VLANs statically to a port.

To assign VLANs to switch ports:
  1. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > FortiSwitch Ports.

    Notice that the FortiLink ports show the FortiGate itself in the native VLAN column. No need to configure a trunk port.

  2. Change the VLAN:
    1. Hover the mouse over the current native VLAN of that port. A pencil icon is displayed.
    2. Click the pencil icon to open the port for editing. The Select Entries dialog box is displayed.
    3. Choose the VLAN to assign to this port.

      If a VLAN hasn’t been defined yet, click the Create to create a new VLAN.

    4. Click Apply to save the change.

Assigning VLANs to switch ports

Now that VLANs and ports are configured, it is time assign VLANs to the switch ports. This method assigns VLANs statically to a port.

To assign VLANs to switch ports:
  1. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > FortiSwitch Ports.

    Notice that the FortiLink ports show the FortiGate itself in the native VLAN column. No need to configure a trunk port.

  2. Change the VLAN:
    1. Hover the mouse over the current native VLAN of that port. A pencil icon is displayed.
    2. Click the pencil icon to open the port for editing. The Select Entries dialog box is displayed.
    3. Choose the VLAN to assign to this port.

      If a VLAN hasn’t been defined yet, click the Create to create a new VLAN.

    4. Click Apply to save the change.