How can I configure trunk mode on a managed switch?

Last modified date: 2023-02-13

Applicable Products

QSW-M2106-4C
QSW-M2106-4S
QSW-M2106PR-2S2T
QSW-M2106R-2S2T
QSW-M408-4C
QSW-M408-2C
QSW-M408S
QSW-M1208-8C
QSW-M1204-4C
QSW-M804-4C
QSW-M5216-1T
QSW-IM1200-8C
QSW-M2108-2C
QSW-M2108-2S
QSW-M2108R-2C
QSW-M2116P-2T2S

Overview

By default, all QSW managed switches operate using access mode. You can use the trunk mode when you want a switch to carry traffic for several VLANs simultaneously.

By tagging two or more VLANs to a LAN port, allowing the switch to carry traffic of multiple VLANs over a single link.

Procedure

Log in to QSS.
Go to Configuration > VLAN.
Click .
Select ports to include in the VLAN.
Note
You must enable two or more tagged port to enable trunk mode on a LAN port.
Click Save.

Further Reading

What is the default management mode on a managed switch?

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