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VLAN Configuration: OPNsense & Netgear MS308E

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

VLAN Configuration: OPNsense & Netgear MS308E#

What Was Established#

Configuration pattern for implementing tagged (trunk) and untagged (access) VLANs using OPNsense as the router and a Netgear MS308E managed switch.

Key Decisions#

VLAN Naming/ID: Example VLAN “Incánus” assigned ID 20.
Trunking Strategy: The port connecting OPNsense to the Netgear switch must be configured as a Tagged port for all active VLANs.
Access Port Strategy: Ports for end-devices must be Untagged for the specific VLAN, with the PVID (Port VLAN ID) set to match that VLAN.

Current Configuration#

OPNsense Setup#

Create VLAN: Interfaces → Other Types → VLAN (Assign Parent Interface and Tag ID).
Assign Interface: Interfaces → Assignments (Add the new VLAN interface).
Configure IP: Set a static IPv4 address (e.g., 192.168.20.1/24 for VLAN 20).
DHCP: Enable DHCPv4 under Services → DHCPv4 → [VLAN Interface].

Netgear MS308E Setup#

VLAN Membership:
- Trunk Port (to OPNsense): Set as Tagged for all VLANs (e.g., VLAN 20, 30).
- Access Port (to Device): Set as Untagged for the target VLAN.
PVID Configuration:
- For Access Ports, the PVID must be updated to match the VLAN ID (e.g., Port 1: PVID 20).

Historical Notes#

Configuration established during the rollout of the “Incánus” network segment.