XMG1915 - Configure ports to allow VLAN traffic. pfsense -> Switch -> AccessPoint

Sathish

Thank you for taking time to help configure the switch. I am very new to switch usage.

I have several VLANS defined in my pfsense and was able to access them with an access point. I am unable to access the same after adding a switch between these two. Need some help to understand how to enable VLAN traffic.

VLANS defined in pfSense IoT (VLAN#20), Guets(VLAN#30), Office(VLAN#40)

PfSense is connected on Port1 of the switch

AccessPoint is connected on port8.

Zyxel_Tina

Hi @Sathish,

Welcome to Zyxel Community!

To enable VLAN traffic on your XMG1915 switch between your pfSense and Access Point, you need to configure both Port 1 (pfSense) and Port 8 (AP) as trunk ports. This allows them to carry traffic for multiple VLANs.

Here's how to set it up:

1. Access the Switch's Web Interface: Log in to your XMG1915's web GUI.
2. Create VLANs:
   • Navigate to SWITCHING > VLAN > VLAN Setup > Static VLAN.
   • Add VLANs 20, 30, and 40. Ensure each is active.
3. Configure VLAN Port Settings:
   • Go to SWITCHING > VLAN > VLAN Setup > VLAN Port Setup.
   • For Port 1 (pfSense connection):
     • For VLANs 20, 30, and 40, set Port 1 as Fixed and ensure Tx Tagging is checked (tagged).
     • Set the PVID for Port 1 to 1.
   • For Port 8 (AP connection):
     • For VLANs 20, 30, and 40, set Port 8 as Fixed and ensure Tx Tagging is checked (tagged).
     • Set the PVID for Port 8 to 1.

This configuration will allow your switch to correctly pass the tagged VLAN traffic from pfSense to your AP and vice-versa. The AP will then handle tagging traffic from its SSIDs with the appropriate VLAN IDs.

For detailed instructions, please refer to this FAQ.

https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/19489/tutorial-of-switch-vlan-configuration-v4-80

Zyxel_Tina

Hi @Sathish,

Welcome to Zyxel Community!

To enable VLAN traffic on your XMG1915 switch between your pfSense and Access Point, you need to configure both Port 1 (pfSense) and Port 8 (AP) as trunk ports. This allows them to carry traffic for multiple VLANs.

Here's how to set it up:

1. Access the Switch's Web Interface: Log in to your XMG1915's web GUI.
2. Create VLANs:
   • Navigate to SWITCHING > VLAN > VLAN Setup > Static VLAN.
   • Add VLANs 20, 30, and 40. Ensure each is active.
3. Configure VLAN Port Settings:
   • Go to SWITCHING > VLAN > VLAN Setup > VLAN Port Setup.
   • For Port 1 (pfSense connection):
     • For VLANs 20, 30, and 40, set Port 1 as Fixed and ensure Tx Tagging is checked (tagged).
     • Set the PVID for Port 1 to 1.
   • For Port 8 (AP connection):
     • For VLANs 20, 30, and 40, set Port 8 as Fixed and ensure Tx Tagging is checked (tagged).
     • Set the PVID for Port 8 to 1.

This configuration will allow your switch to correctly pass the tagged VLAN traffic from pfSense to your AP and vice-versa. The AP will then handle tagging traffic from its SSIDs with the appropriate VLAN IDs.

For detailed instructions, please refer to this FAQ.

https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/19489/tutorial-of-switch-vlan-configuration-v4-80