Configuring MVRP in a Multiswitch Environment

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The implementation of MVRP, which is used to dynamically learn and delete VLANs, is configured at the [edit protocols mvrp] hierarchy level. Only trunk points should be included; access ports are configured normally.

MVRP (Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol) is a protocol used for automatic configuration of VLANs in a multi-switch network. It allows switches to dynamically learn and propagate VLAN information, reducing the need for manual VLAN configuration.

In a multi-switch environment, MVRP should be configured on all switches to enable VLAN registration across the network. However, MVRP should be configured differently based on the type of switch port.

MVRP should be configured on access ports in order to propagate VLAN information to end devices. When a device connects to an access port, the switch can use MVRP to automatically configure the port for the appropriate VLAN. This helps reduce the administrative overhead of configuring VLANs on each individual switch port.

MVRP should also be configured on trunk ports in order to propagate VLAN information between switches. Trunk ports are used to carry traffic for multiple VLANs, so MVRP can be used to automatically configure VLAN membership across the entire network.

Finally, MVRP should be configured within the bridge domain to define the scope of the protocol. A bridge domain is a logical grouping of network interfaces that share the same VLAN information. MVRP should be enabled within the bridge domain to allow VLAN information to be learned and propagated across all interfaces in the same bridge domain.

In summary, MVRP should be configured on all switches in a multi-switch environment, on access ports to configure end devices, on trunk ports to propagate VLAN information between switches, and within the bridge domain to define the scope of the protocol.