Note | For additional information on Microsoft Hyper-V virtual NICs on teams and VLANs, refer to the Device Features section in the Adapter User Guide for Intel® Ethernet Adapters. |
Note | Windows Server 2016* and later has built-in options for Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN). This process also works in Windows Server 2012 R2*. See information on VLANs for these operating systems: |
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical grouping of hosts. The grouping allows hosts to communicate as if they were on the same LAN, regardless of the physical topology of the network.
VLANs can group computers together into logical work groups. Connecting clients to geographically dispersed servers simplifies network administration.
Typically, VLANs consist of coworkers in the same department who are located in different places. They can also consist of cross-functional teams working on a joint project.
Software downloads
Drivers and software for Intel® Ethernet Adapters
Advantages of VLANs
Two basic VLAN types
Implementation considerations
Windows Server 2012* NIC teaming
Windows Server 2012* adds support for NIC teaming, also known as Load Balancing and Failover (LBFO). Intel ANS teaming and VLANs aren't compatible with Microsoft LBFO teams. Intel® PROSet blocks the addition of an LBFO team member to an Intel ANS team or VLAN. You shouldn't add a port that is already part of an Intel ANS team or VLAN to an LBFO team. Adding a port can cause system instability.
Intel® Ethernet Adapters supports configuring VLANs in any version of Windows where full software support is available for that adapter.
Based on your operating system, see if your adapter has full support.
Intel® PRO/100 and PRO/1000 adapters that plug into PCI* or PCI-X* slots don't support Intel ANS VLANs in any version of Windows* after Windows Vista* and Windows Server 2008*. After these versions, only the Windows inbox driver from Microsoft is available.
Installing Intel ANS support for VLAN configuration in Windows*
You must install Intel® PROSet and Intel ANS to enable VLAN configuration on Intel® Ethernet devices. You cannot configure VLANs if you only have the base drivers installed. Installation of both Intel PROSet and Intel ANS is enabled by default when you install Intel® Network Connections software.
Using the installation wizard, select both Intel® PROSet for Windows* Device Manager and Advanced Network Services on the Setup Options screen.
Configuring VLANs using PowerShell
How-to Video: Create VLANs in Windows® 10 Using PowerShell*
Configuring VLANs use for Intel® PROSet for Windows* Device Manager
Configuring VLANs