Configure VLANs and Static Routes

This is supported in IPv4+v6 network mode (the default) and IPv6-only mode.

The Scanner Appliance supports VLAN trunking on the LAN interface for scanning traffic. VLAN trunking on the WAN interface is not supported. One VLAN interface (802.1Q) may be configured using the Scanner Appliance user interface (LCD and Remote Console). Up to 4094 VLANs and static routes can be defined using the Qualys web application.

How it works? 

The Scanner Appliance adds VLAN tag(s) to all scanning packets following the 802.1Q tagging protocol.

Configure VLAN using Appliance UI

A VLAN that is defined using the Scanner Appliance UI is saved on the Appliance and can’t be edited using the Qualys UI.

After making configuration changes, be sure to complete the entire network configuration so that your Scanner Appliance makes a successful connection to the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform.

Configure VLAN

To configure the Scanner Appliance with a default VLAN interface on the LAN interface, perform the following steps:

1. Go to SETUP NETWORK menu and press ENTER to continue.
2. Press the Down arrow one time. When the ENABLE VLAN ON LAN menu displays, press ENTER to continue.
3. When the prompt VLAN 0-4094 displays, specify the VLAN ID. The value '0000' displays in the screen by default. Specify the VLAN ID, and then press ENTER to continue.

Change VLAN

A default VLAN that you have added using the Scanner Appliance user interface (LCD and Remote Console) can be changed at any time.

Perform the following steps to change VLAN:

1. Select the CHANGE VLAN ON LAN menu from the SETUP NETWORK menu.
2. Then enter another VLAN ID and press ENTER.

Disable VLAN

Perform the following steps to disable default VLAN:

1. Select the CHANGE VLAN ON LAN menu from the SETUP NETWORK menu.
2. Then enter the VLAN ID 0000 and press ENTER.
3. After the configuration is disabled the ENABLE DHCP ON LAN menu displays on the Scanner Appliance interface.

Configure VLANs / Static Routes using Qualys UI

To configure VLANs and static routes is supported using the Qualys UI:

1. Go to Scans > Appliances and edit the Appliance settings.
   The VLANs and static routes you add are saved with your account information on the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform.
2. You can add up to 4094 VLANs to devices with a serial number over 29000 and up to 99 VLANs to devices with a serial number under 29000.
3. Add up to 99 static routes.

Do not refer to these settings? The VLAN trunking feature must be turned on for your account. Contact Support or your Technical Account Representative if you want to turn it on for you.