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41| The Basic User-Centric Networks Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.5.x| User Guide
You can create, update, and delete a VLAN pool using the WebUI or the CLI. See
Creating a Named VLAN on
page 102.
Use the CLI to add existing VLAN IDS to a pool.
(host) (config) #vlan-name <name>
(host) (config) #vlan mygroup <vlan-IDs>
To confirm the VLAN pool status and mappings assignments, use the show vlan mapping command:
(host) #show vlan mapping
Assigning and Configuring the Trunk Port
The following procedures configures a Gigabit Ethernet port as trunk port.
In the WebUI
To configure a Gigabit Ethernet port:
1. Navigate to Configuration > Network > Ports.
2. In the Port Selection section, click the port that will connect the controller to the network. In this example,
click port 25.
3. For Port Mode, select Trunk.
4. For Native VLAN, select a VLAN from the scrolling list, then click the left (<--) arrow.
5. Click Apply.
In the CLI
To configure a Gigabit Ethernet port:
(host)(config) #interface gigabitethernet <slot>/<module>/<port>
(host)(config-if) #switchport mode trunk
(host)(config-if) #switchport trunk native vlan <id>
To confirm the port assignments, use the show vlan command:
(host) (config) #show vlan
Configuring the Default Gateway
The following configurations assign a default gateway for the controller.
In the WebUI
To configure the default gateway:
1. Navigate to Configuration > Network > IP > IP Routes.
2. To add a new static gateway, click the Add button below the static IP address list.
a. In the IP Address field, enter an IP address in dotted-decimal format.
b. In the Cost field, enter a value for the path cost.
c. Click Add.
3. You can define a dynamic gateway using DHCP, PPPOE or a cell uplink interface. In the Dynamic section,
click the DHCP, PPPoE or Cellular checkboxes to select one or more dynamic gateway options. If you select
more than one dynamic gateway type, you must also define a cost for the route to each gateway. The
controller will first attempt to obtain a gateway IP address using the option with the lowest cost. If the
controller is unable to obtain a gateway IP address, it will then attempt to obtain a gateway IP address using
the option with the next-lowest path cost.
4. Click Apply.