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4.4.2.6 Interface Grouping
Interface gro
uping is a function to group interfaces, known as VLAN. A Virtual LAN, commonly known as a VLAN,
is a group of hosts with the common set of requirements that communicate as if they were attached to the same
broadcast domain, regardless of the physical location. A VLAN has the same attributes as a physical LAN, but it
allows for end stations to be grouped together even if they are not located on the same network switch.Similarly
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they may also have been split into two different groups, even if they are on the same switch.
Each group will perform as an independent network. To support this feature, you must create mapping groups
with appropriate LAN and WAN interfaces using the Save button.
Interface Grouping: Select Yes to enable Interface Grouping feature.
Group Index: The index number indicating the current goup ranging from 0 to 15.
EWAN Service: The available EWAN interface. Move to 4.4.1 Interface Setup
to add other EWAN interface.
Ethernet LAN: The available Ethernet ports.
Wireless LAN: The available wireless ports.
Group Summary: Press PortBinding Summary to check the current group information.
For example, you can create two EWAN services, Service0(PPPoE) and Service1(Bridge).