Table of Contents

Before You Begin

Configuring Switches
Creating Folders

Creating Ethernet VLANs
Creating ATM VLANs and Configuring LANE Services

Creating the Default ATM-VLAN
Configuring the Config Server

Adding Backup Configuration Servers
Deleting Configuration Servers

Creating ATM VLANs and Modifying the LE Server

Creating ATM VLANs
Modifying LE Servers

Creating Token Ring VLANs

Creating a trBRF
Creating a trCRF

Modifying Basic VLAN Parameters

Deleting VLANs
Customizing VLAN Colors

Creating and Modifying VLANs

You can use the VlanDirector application to configure Ethernet, ATM, and Token Ring VLANs. These sections provide you with instructions on creating and modifying these different types of VLANs:

• Before You Begin

• Creating Ethernet VLANs

• Creating ATM VLANs and Configuring LANE Services

• Creating Token Ring VLANs

• Modifying Basic VLAN Parameters

After you create the VLAN, you can add links and ports to it following the instructions in Chapter 5, "Configuring Links and Ports".

Before You Begin

Before you begin creating VLANs on your network, you should verify that switches are properly set up and gather information that you will need during the configuration. You also should assign each switch (non-ATM devices) to a VTP domain to organize the VLANs in your network. Folders can help you organize the VLANs within VTP domains.

For ATM VLANs, if you want VTP advertisements to go over the ATM cloud, you also need to configure LANE services for default ATM-VLAN on each ATM fabric. Follow the instructions in these sections for assistance with these tasks:

• Configuring Switches

• Creating Folders

Configuring Switches

Follow the guidelines for configuring your switches in Chapter 2, "Preparing for Network Discovery" of the Getting Started with CWSI Campus publication.

Creating Folders

When you start CWSI Campus, the discovery process queries a device (using a supplied IP address and community string) as a starting point to find other devices and links in your network and builds a database containing information about those devices and connections. As a result of the discovery process, the VlanDirector application automatically creates a folder for each VTP domain in your network.

Step 1 In the Names window (Figure 4-1), select a VTP domain folder in which to create a folder.

Figure 4-1: Names Window

The Create Names Entry window opens (Figure 4-2) with the VTP domain displayed.

Figure 4-2: Folder: Create Names Entry Window

Step 3 In the Create Names Entry window, enter the appropriate settings, as described in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1: VLAN Folders: Create Names Entry Window Options

Field	Description
Name	Enter a name for the folder.
Type	Click the Folder radio button.
Purpose	Enter a word or phrase that describes the folder.
Description	Describe the contents of the folder. Click the dotted button to the right of the field to display and scroll through your entry.

Creating Ethernet VLANs

Step 1 In the Names window (Figure 4-1), click the domain folder within which you want to create the VLAN.

Step 2 Select Edit>Create from the menu bar.

The Create Names Entry window (Figure 4-3) opens with the VTP Domain displayed.

Figure 4-3: Ethernet VLAN: Create Names Entry Window

Step 3 In the Create Names Entry window, enter the appropriate settings, as described in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2: Ethernet VLANs: Create Names Window Options

Field	Description
Name	Enter a name for the VLAN.
Color	The color identifies the VLAN in the Names window and on the topology map. Select a color for the VLAN by clicking the down arrow to the left of the colored box. Choose from 13 standard colors or create your own custom color. See "Customizing VLAN Colors".
Type	Click the Ethernet radio button.
Purpose	Enter a word or phrase that describes the purpose of the VLAN.
Description	Describe the contents of the VLAN. Click the dotted button to the right of the field to display and scroll through your entry.
Advanced	Click the Advanced box to display the VLAN index and the 802.10 SAID parameter.
VLAN Index	The VlanDirector application automatically assigns a VLAN index. This number is incremented each time you create a VLAN. If you want to change the VLAN index, enter a number between 1 and 1024 to identify the VLAN.
802.10 SAID	The VlanDirector application generates a SAID value by adding 100000 to the VLAN index number. If the computed SAID value is in use, the SAID value is incremented until it discovers one not in use.

Creating ATM VLANs and Configuring LANE Services

• Creating the Default ATM-VLAN

• Configuring the Config Server

• Creating ATM VLANs and Modifying the LE Server

These tips provide you with general recommendations for configuring LANE services using the VlanDirector application:

Tips

• When configuring more than one LE server or configuration server, the results are not predictable and the priority is not guaranteed because each LANE component is configured in parallel. Cisco strongly recommends that you do not configure more than one component at a time.

• The LANE component configuration is not written to NVRAM. Cisco recommends that you do a "write memory" command using the CLI after configuring any LANE components using the VlanDirector application. See the command reference for your specific device for the appropriate command.

• After creating a new VLAN with LANE Services enabled, you need to rediscover the network in order to discover the manually or VTP-created LANE clients and their association with the VLAN. After rediscovery completes, you need to select File>Refresh from the VlanDirector Names window to associate the ATM-VLAN to VTP VLAN.

• The ATM fabric name can be changed using the AtmDirector application, but the name will not automatically be changed within the VlanDirector application. You need to select File>Refresh from the VlanDirector Names window to update the ATM fabric name in the display.

• If you experience difficulty configuring ATM-VLANs or LANE services, see the "Configuring LANE Services" section in Chapter 6, "Reporting and Troubleshooting".

Creating the Default ATM-VLAN

The Configure Default ATM-VLAN window opens (Figure 4-4).

Figure 4-4: VlanDirector - Configure Default ATM-VLAN

Step 2 Enter any changes you want to make to the configuration server and LE server as described in Table 4-3.
Table 4-3: Create Default ATM VLAN Window Options

Field	Description
Config?	Click to add or remove a check mark in this column. A check mark creates a configuration server or LE server on the device shown. An empty check box (no check mark) does not create an configuration server or LE server on the device shown. Existing configuration servers and LE servers do not have a check mark in the Config? column, and the status field indicates the state. Recommended configuration servers and LE servers have a check mark in the Config? column, and the Status field is blank.
Device <Module/Port>	Contains the host name and module/port numbers of the device on which you are creating the configuration server or LE server. Use the scroll bar to select another recommended host name.

After you create the default ATM VLAN, you must make sure that the clients exist on the required devices and are up and operational. You must use the CLI on the device to configure LANE clients; you cannot configure LANE clients using the VlanDirector application.

Configuring the Config Server

When you set up a default ATM VLAN, you create a configuration server and LE server for the default ATM-VLAN for your ATM network fabric. Using the Configure Config Server window, you can add backup configuration servers, change the priority of backup configuration servers, and delete configuration servers.

• Adding Backup Configuration Servers

• Deleting Configuration Servers

Adding Backup Configuration Servers

Step 1 In the Names window (Figure 4-1), select Edit>Configure Config Server.

The Configure Config Server window opens (Figure 4-5).

Figure 4-5: Configure Config Server Window

Deleting Configuration Servers

You can change the order of backup configuration servers by deleting and adding them again until they are in the sequence you want. For example, to reverse the order of backup configuration servers A (priority 1) and B (priority 2), delete backup configuration server A. Backup configuration server B becomes the priority 1 backup configuration server. You now can add backup configuration server A as the priority 2 backup configuration server.

Step 1 In the VlanDirector Names window, select Edit>Configure Config Server....

The Configure LECS window opens showing the existing configuration servers according to the fabrics to which they belong.

Step 2 Click the row containing the configuration server you want to delete.

Step 3 Click Delete.

Step 4 Click Configure.

Step 5 Click OK to confirm the deletion.

Creating ATM VLANs and Modifying the LE Server

• Creating ATM VLANs

• Modifying LE Servers

Creating ATM VLANs

Step 1 In the Names window (Figure 4-1), click the domain folder within which you want to create the VLAN.

Step 2 Select Edit>Create from the menu bar.

The Create Names Entry window (Figure 4-6) opens with the VTP Domain displayed.

Figure 4-6: ATM VLAN: Create Names Entry Window

Step 3 In the Create Names Entry window, enter the appropriate settings, as described in Table 4-4.
Table 4-4: ATM VLANs: Create Names Entry Window Option

Field	Description
Name	Enter a name for the VLAN.
Color	The color identifies the VLAN in the Names window and on the topology map. Select a color for the VLAN by clicking the down arrow to the left of the colored box. Choose from 13 standard colors or create your own custom color. See "Customizing VLAN Colors".
Type	Click the Ethernet radio button.
Purpose	Enter a word or phrase that describes the purpose of the VLAN.
Description	Describe the contents of the VLAN. Click the dotted button to the right of the field to display and scroll through your entry.
Advanced	Click the Advanced box to display additional options.
VLAN Index	The VlanDirector application automatically assigns a VLAN index. This number is incremented each time you create a VLAN. If you want to change the VLAN index, enter a number between 1 and 1024 to identify the VLAN.
802.10 SAID	The VlanDirector application generates a SAID value by adding 100000 to the VLAN index number. If the computed SAID value is in use, the SAID value is incremented until it discovers one not in use.
LANE Services	Click LANE Services to bridge the VLAN across an ATM network.
Config?	Click to add or remove a check mark in this column. A check mark creates an LE server on the device shown. An empty check box (no check mark) does not create an LE server on the device shown.
Device <Module/Port>	Contains the host name and module/port numbers of the device on which you are creating the LE server. Use the scroll bar to select another recommended host name.
Order	Contains a number indicating the priority of the server for that ATM VLAN. You can have more than one LE server, one acting as the primary LE server and others acting as backups. You cannot modify this field. It automatically increments for ever new row added.

Step 4 Click OK to save the changes and close the window.

Modifying LE Servers

When creating or modifying ATM VLANs, you can modify the LE servers associated with those ATM VLANs. When you modify the LE servers, follow these guidelines:

• You need to add a backup LE server with the desired device to change the device for the primary LE server. You then delete the primary LE server. The backup LE server will become the primary LE server. If you change the primary LE server, you should rediscover the network. From the CWSI Campus Map window, select View>Rediscover Map.

• If you delete a backup LE server, the subsequent LE server's priority is raised. So you can change the order of the backup LE servers by deleting and reading LE servers until they are in the desired sequence. For example, to reverse the order of backup LE servers A (priority 1) and B (priority 2), delete backup server A. Backup LE server B now becomes the priority 1 backup server; backup LE server A becomes the priority 2 backup server.

• Adding LE Servers to Existing VLANs

• Adding Backup LE Servers to a VLAN

• Deleting LE Servers

Adding LE Servers to Existing VLANs

Step 1 Select the VLAN in the Names window (Figure 4-1).

Step 2 Select Edit > Modify from the menu bar.

Step 3 In the Modify Names Entry window, enter the appropriate settings, as described in Table 4-5.
Table 4-5: Modify Names Entry Window Options

Field	Description
Advanced	Click the Advanced box to display additional options.
LANE Services	Click LANE Services to display the LANE settings.
Config?	Click to add or remove a check mark in this column. A check mark creates an LE server on the device shown. An empty check box (no check mark) does not create an LE server on the device shown.
Device <Module/Port>	Contains the host name and module/port numbers of the device on which you are creating the LE server. Use the scroll bar to select another recommended host name.
Order	Contains a number indicating the priority of the server for that ATM VLAN. You can have more than one LE server, one acting as the primary LE server and others acting as backups.

Step 4 Click Modify.

Adding Backup LE Servers to a VLAN

Step 1 Select the VLAN in the Names window (Figure 4-1).

Step 2 Select Edit > Modify from the menu bar.

The Modify Names Entry window appears.

Step 3 Click Advanced.

Step 4 Click on the fabric field in the row containing the LE server for which you want to add the backup.

Step 5 Click Add Backup.

A new row is added to the LE server creation table.

Step 6 Change the default LE Server settings as described in Table 4-5.

Step 7 Click OK.

Deleting LE Servers

Step 1 Select the VLAN in the Names window (Figure 4-1).

Step 2 Select Edit>Modify from the menu bar.

The Modify Names Entry window appears.

Step 3 Click Advanced.

Step 4 Click on the fabric field in the row containing the LE server you want to delete.

Step 5 Click Delete.

Step 6 Click OK.

Creating Token Ring VLANs

• Creating a trBRF

• Creating a trCRF

Creating a trBRF

Step 1 In the Names window (Figure 4-1), click the domain folder within which you want to create the VLAN.

Step 2 Select Edit>Create from the menu bar.

The Create Names Entry window (Figure 4-7) opens with the VTP Domain displayed.

Figure 4-7: trBRF VLAN: Create Names Entry Window

Step 3 In the Create Names Entry window, enter the appropriate settings, as described in Table 4-6.
Table 4-6: trBRF VLANs: Create Names Entry Window Options

Field	Description
Name	Enter a name for the VLAN.
Color	The color identifies the VLAN in the Names window and on the topology map. Select a color for the VLAN by clicking the down arrow to the left of the colored box. Choose from 13 standard colors or create your own custom color. See "Customizing VLAN Colors".
Type	Click the Token Ring (trBRF) radio button.
Purpose	Enter a word or phrase that describes the purpose of the VLAN.
Description	Describe the contents of the VLAN. Click the dotted button to the right of the field to display and scroll through your entry.
Advanced	Click the Advanced box to display additional options.
VLAN Index	The VlanDirector application automatically assigns a VLAN index. This number is incremented each time you create a VLAN. If you want to change the VLAN index, enter a number between 1 and 1024 to identify the VLAN.
Bridge Number	The bridge number is an integer in hexadecimal format. The default is 0xF, but you can edit it.
Spanning Tree Type	Choose the spanning tree standard that you are using: IEEE, IBM, or Auto.

Creating a trCRF

After you have created the trBRF, you can create the trCRFs that you want to assign to the trBRF. The VlanDirector application supplies valid values for these fields. You can change any field that does not comply with your requirements.

Step 1 In the Names window (Figure 4-1), select the parent trBRF folder within which you want to create the trCRF.

Step 2 Select Edit>Create from the menu bar.

The Create trCRF window (Figure 4-8) opens.

Figure 4-8: Create trCRF Window

Step 3 In the Create Names window, enter the appropriate settings, as described in Table 4-7.
Table 4-7: Create trCRF Window Options

Field	Description
Name	Enter a name for the VLAN.
Color	The color identifies the VLAN in the Names window and on the topology map. Select a color for the VLAN by clicking the down arrow to the left of the colored box. Choose from 13 standard colors or create your own custom color. See "Customizing VLAN Colors".
Type	Make sure that trCRF is selected as the Type.
Purpose	Enter a word or phrase that describes the purpose of the VLAN.
Description	Describe the contents of the VLAN. Click the dotted button to the right of the field to display and scroll through your entry.
Type	Click the Token Ring (trBRF) radio button.
Advanced	Click the Advanced box to display additional options.
VLAN Index	The VlanDirector application automatically assigns a VLAN index. This number is incremented each time you create a VLAN. If you want to change the VLAN index, enter a number between 1 and 1024 to identify the VLAN.
Ring Number	The ring number is an integer between 1 and 0FFFH. By default, a unique ring number is selected within this range, but you can edit it.
Bridge Type	Choices include SRT and SRB; SRB is the default.
ARE (All Routes Explorer) Hop Count	Enter the ARE hop count. Valid numbers are 1 to 13, and 7 is the default.
STE (Spanning Tree Explorer) Hop Count	Enter the STE hop count. Valid numbers are 1 to 13, and 7 is the default.
Backup trCRF	Check this option if this trCRF is going to be the backup trCRF.

Modifying Basic VLAN Parameters

You can modify most of the VLAN characteristics that were entered when you created the VLAN. However, you cannot change the names of default VLANs or the VLAN index for any VLAN.

Step 1 Select the VLAN in the Names window (Figure 4-1) or locate the VLAN using the Find option.

Step 2 Select Edit>Modify from the menu bar.

The Modify Names Entry window opens. The VTP Domain is displayed and cannot be modified.

Deleting VLANs

To delete any type of VLAN, follow these steps:

Step 1 Select the VLAN you want to delete from the Names window.

Step 2 Select Edit>Delete from the menu bar.

Step 3 When prompted, click Yes to confirm the deletion.

Deleting a VLAN removes the VLAN name from the Names window and removes the VLAN from all VTP servers in the domain, all transparent devices (if VTP.onTransparent is enabled), and all devices that are not running VTP.

Customizing VLAN Colors

An assigned color identifies the VLAN in the Names window and on the CWSI Campus map. There are 13 standard colors to choose from when creating or modifying a VLAN, or you can create your own custom colors. To create a custom VLAN color, follow these steps:

Tips

You can also follow these instructions to create custom VLAN colors while creating the VLAN.

Step 1 From the Names window, select Edit > Modify to open the Modify Names Entry window.

Step 2 Click the down arrow to the left of the colored box to change the color of the VLAN.

Step 3 Click the desired color or scroll to the bottom of the list and click Custom.... The CWSI Campus - Color window opens (Figure 4-9).

Figure 4-9: CWSI Campus - Color Window

Posted: Thu Sep 30 12:10:27 PDT 1999
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