Several VLANs connected to a single port
Several VLANs connected to a single port
You're looking to set up two VLANs on a single port using your TP-Link Archer C7 v2. It supports 802.1Q tagging, so you can definitely configure multiple VLANs. Since you haven't saved the settings yet and the router is in Automatic mode, you'll need to manually enable VLAN configuration through its web interface or command line. Check the documentation for OpenWRT or TP-Link's official guides on enabling VLANs with serial tools.
Search for a "Trunk" within their dashboard. This name applies when you have several VLANs connected to a single interface.
The VLAN setup is mostly shown in your screenshot. TP-Link offers solid VLAN configurations, but they’re not available on their routers—only on their switches.
You're asking about the purpose of these VLANs. Could you clarify what you'd like to achieve with them? For example, are you setting up a network structure, improving security, or something else?
Current configuration appears similar but I want to turn off all advanced features except wireless and switching. The ISP box to Archer C7 cable is long and needs cutting, so it can't reach where the server will be. Running a wire to the server for WAN and back to TP-Link for LAN looks unnecessary and wasteful. The server side works fine with VLANs, Hyper-V can place the host OS on a separate VLAN, and the ILO adapter supports VLANs. How I'd like my network to appear.
It seems unclear why VLANs are relevant here. You're asking if the goal is simply for the server to connect to the internet.
I prefer your server handle all routing tasks; the TP link method isn't working well lately.
The device suddenly fails without warning, showing DCHP as the issue. Both your phone and computer lose connection at once. It might help switching to an affordable managed switch if you can't set up multiple VLANs on the current setup.