I think the only significance is that they must match. In 802.1q the native VLAN has no tag so the VLANs must match on each end so the endpoints can deduce which VLAN the tagless packets belong.
Dave "Lopez, Robert" wrote: > > Group, > > What is the significance of deciding what vlan to use for the "native vlan" > when setting up a trunk. Presently, I use "native vlan 1" when setting up > a trunk. Could I use any other vlan that is established on both switches as > the "native vlan"? I'll be searching thru CCO while I wait for a faster > response. :) TIA. > > Robert > > Robert M. Lopez > Network Engineering > CIT - Ann Arbor > Pfizer Global Research & Development > Phone 734-622-3948 Fax 734-622-1690 > > "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a > miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." ...Albert > Einstein -- David Madland Sr. Network Engineer CCIE# 2016 Qwest Communications Int. Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-664-3367 "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=41866&t=41837 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

