Disable 3548-XL Client mode 1

[injector22]

I'm working on my home lab and i'm using a 3548XL that still uses the vlan database command, but when i try to apply changes it won't apply them because the device states that it's in client mode, anyone know what this means? or how to disable it?

SW3#
SW3#vlan database
SW3(vlan)#vlan 24 name "vlan 24"
In CLIENT state, no modify attempted.
VLAN 24 added:
Name: vlan 24
SW3(vlan)#apply
Apply not allowed when device is in CLIENT state.
SW3(vlan)#

thanks.

 

[NetRx]

SW3#vlan database
SW3(vlan)#vtp server
SW3(vlan)#vlan 24 name "vlan 24"
SW3(vlan)#apply
SW3(vlan)#exit
SW3#show vlan
SW3#show vtp status

In an environment with hundreds of switches, you typically only want to have one or a few VTP servers. It just helps to simplify administration. The VTP servers push out their VLAN database to all other switches within the same VTP domain. For example, if you have 30 switches and need to add a new VLAN to them all, you can simply add the VLAN on the VTP server then all the VTP clients (and other VTP servers) will automatically receive the new VLAN.

 

[vipergg]

It is telling you are in vtp client mode. You cannot add vlans unless the switch is in vtp transparent mode. In the vlan database there should be vtp mode command to change it to transparent.

 

[injector22]

that worked beautifully, i set the switch to transparent mode and it worked right away, thanks for the help and the explanation

 

[vipergg]

In server mode it will also work , just not in client mode...