Step-by-Step Guide to Configure VLAN and Bind Ports on a Huawei Switch ✨

Configuring a Huawei switch to assign an IP address to VLAN 1 and binding multiple ports to it can seem challenging, but this step-by-step guide simplifies the process. Follow along to set up your switch effectively!

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🔧 Step 1: Access the Switch CLI

To begin, access the switch’s Command-Line Interface (CLI) through either a console connection, SSH, or Telnet.

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🔧 Step 2: Configure VLAN 1

By default, VLAN 1 is preconfigured, but we’ll assign it an IP address for management purposes.

Commands:

[HUAWEI] interface Vlanif1
[HUAWEI-Vlanif1] ip address 172.20.99.38 255.255.255.0
[HUAWEI-Vlanif1] ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 172.20.99.1
[HUAWEI-Vlanif1] quit

Explanation:

• interface Vlanif1: Enters the VLAN interface configuration mode for VLAN 1.
• ip address 172.20.99.38 255.255.255.0: Assigns an IP address (172.20.99.38) and subnet mask (255.255.255.0) to VLAN 1.
• ip route-static 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 172.20.99.1: Configures the default gateway (172.20.99.1) for the VLAN.
• quit: Exits the interface configuration mode.

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🔧 Step 3: Bind Ports to VLAN 1

Next, bind multiple ports to VLAN 1 using the interface range command. This simplifies the process by allowing you to configure a range of ports simultaneously.

Commands:

[HUAWEI] interface range GigabitEthernet 0/0/1 to 0/0/25
[HUAWEI-RangeGigabitEthernet0/0/1-0/0/25] port link-type access
[HUAWEI-RangeGigabitEthernet0/0/1-0/0/25] port default vlan 1
[HUAWEI-RangeGigabitEthernet0/0/1-0/0/25] quit

Explanation:

• interface range GigabitEthernet 0/0/1 to 0/0/25: Selects a range of interfaces from GigabitEthernet0/0/1 to GigabitEthernet0/0/25 for configuration.
• port link-type access: Configures the ports as access ports (used for end devices).
• port default vlan 1: Assigns VLAN 1 as the default VLAN for the selected ports.
• quit: Exits the interface range configuration mode.

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🔧 Step 4: Save the Configuration

Ensure your configuration is saved so it persists after a reboot.

Command:

[HUAWEI] save

Explanation:

• The save command writes the current configuration to the startup configuration file.
• When prompted, confirm the save operation by typing Y (Yes).

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🔧 Step 5: Verify the Configuration

After completing the configuration, verify that the VLAN and ports are properly set up.

Commands:

1. Check VLAN Details: [HUAWEI] display vlan 1 This command displays the ports assigned to VLAN 1 and their statuses.
2. Check Interface Status: [HUAWEI] display interface brief This command provides a summary of all interfaces, showing their physical and protocol status.

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🎉 Congratulations!

You’ve successfully configured VLAN 1, assigned it an IP address, and bound multiple ports to it. Your Huawei switch is now ready to handle network traffic efficiently. 🌐⚡

If you encounter any issues or have additional questions, feel free to revisit this guide or contact support. 🙏