Port based VLAN configuration

[j.khandia]

Is there a guide out there on setting up a PORT based VLAN using Cisco Routers and switches?

I'm looking to setup an office with a Broadband DSL connection. The Office will have a router/firewall for access to the internet. This will connect to a 24 port switch on the internal network. Each port on the switch will need to be independent from any other port on the switch therefore only permitting access to the PC/server plugged into that particular port.

I have searched for guides for port based VLANS but haven't come across one that provides information on setting one up and the equipment/configuration that is required.

[Georg Pauwen]

Hello,

which Cisco switch do you have ? The 2900XL/3500XL switches support Private VLAN Edge (Protected Ports).

The PVLAN edge (protected port) is a feature that has only local significance to the switch, and there is no isolation provided between two protected ports located on different switches. In your case, that should be ok, since you have only 1 switch.

A protected port does not forward any traffic (unicast, multicast, or broadcast) to any other port that is also a protected port in the same switch and hence providing isolation. Traffic cannot be forwarded between protected ports at L2, all traffic passing between protected ports must be forwarded through a Layer 3 (L3) device.

Here is a link on how to configure Private VLANs:

Configuring Private VLANs

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a008007e717.html

HTH,

Georg