Configuring VLAN interfaces by using the command line

You can configure VLAN interfaces by using the command interface.

1. Connect to the IBM® MQ Appliance as described in Command line access. Log in as an administrative user.
2. Type config to enter global configuration mode.
3. Type the following command to configure a VLAN interface:

   vlan name
   

   Where name identifies the interface that you want to configure. The name can have a maximum of 128 characters. The following characters are valid:

   • a through z
   • A through Z
   • 0 through 9
   • Underscore (_)
   • Dash (-)
   • Period (.) (note that a name that consists of a single period, or including two periods together, is not permitted)
4. Use the following VLAN interface commands to configure the interface:

   Command	Description
   admin-state	Sets the administrative state for the configuration.
   ethernet-interface	Sets the Ethernet interface to provide connectivity.
   identifier	Sets the VLAN identifier.
   ip-address	Assigns the primary network address for the VLAN interface.
   ip-config-mode	Identifies the configuration mode for the VLAN interface.
   ip-route	Manages static routes in the routing table for the VLAN interface.
   ip-secondary-address	Manages secondary network addresses for the VLAN interface.
   ipv4-default-gateway	Designates the default IPv4 gateway for the VLAN interface.
   ipv6-dadtransmits	Sets the number of IPv6 duplication address detection attempts for the VLAN interface.
   ipv6-default-gateway	Designates the default IPv6 gateway for the VLAN interface.
   ipv6-nd-retransmit-timer	Sets the interval between IPv6 neighbor discovery attempts for the VLAN interface.
   link-aggregation-interfacel	Indicates whether the VLAN interface is part of an aggregate interface.
   mtu	Sets the maximum transmission unit of the VLAN interface.
   outbound-priority	Sets the priority value in outbound packets.
   over	Sets the parent interface type.

5. Use the following command to control the interface, if required:

   Command	Description
   packet-capture	Manages a packet-capture for the VLAN interface session.

6. After you configure the VLAN interface, enter exit to save the configuration and exit, or type cancel to exit without saving.