VLAN Subinterfaces

A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) allows you to split your physical network connections (X2, X3, etc...) into many virtual network connection, each carrying its own set of configurations. The VLAN solution allows each VAP to have its own separate subinterface on an actual physical interface.

VLAN subinterfaces have most of the capabilities and characteristics of a physical interface, including zone assignability, security services, WAN assignability (static addressing only), GroupVPN, DHCP server, IP Helper, routing, and full NAT policy and Access Rule controls. Features excluded from VLAN subinterfaces at this time are VPN policy binding, WAN dynamic client support, and multicast support.

VLAN subinterfaces are configured from the Network > Interfaces page; see Network > Interfaces.

Custom VLAN Settings

The table below lists configuration parameters and descriptions for VLAN subinterfaces:

 

Custom VLAN Settings

Feature

Description

Zone

Select a zone to inherit zone settings from a predefined or custom user-defined zone.

VLAN Tag

Specify the VLAN ID for this subinterface.

Parent Interface

Select a physical parent interface (X2, X3, etc...) for the VLAN.

IP Configuration

Create an IP address and Subnet Mask in accordance with your network configuration.

Sonic Point Limit

Select the maximum number of SonicPoints to be used on this interface. Below are the maximum number of SonicPoints per interface based on your SonicWall hardware:

Management Protocols

Select the protocols you wish to use when managing this interface.

Login Protocols

Select the protocols you will make available to clients who access this subinterface.