Steps to Create VLAN in UniFi Dashboard

Steps to Create VLAN in UniFi Dashboard

1. Log in to your UniFi Network Controller (cloud or local).

2. On the left panel, go to Settings ⚙️.

3. Under Settings, select Networks.

4. Click Create New Network.

5. Fill in the details:

   • Name → e.g., "VLAN20-Staff"

   • Purpose → select Corporate (for normal LAN use) or Guest (for isolated guest networks).

   • VLAN ID → enter your VLAN number (e.g., 20).

   • Gateway / Subnet → define if this VLAN should have DHCP handled by the UniFi gateway.

     • Example: 192.168.20.1/24

   • DHCP Mode → choose:

     • DHCP Server (if UniFi gateway will serve IPs),

     • None (if an external DHCP server will handle IPs).

6. (Optional) Set Advanced Options like:

   • IGMP Snooping

   • DHCP Guarding

   • DNS Servers

7. Click Save ✅

Applying the VLAN

After creating the VLAN network:

• For Wired Devices → Go to Settings > Profiles > Switch Ports, and assign the port profile to include your new VLAN.

• For Wi-Fi SSIDs → Go to Settings > WiFi, edit or create an SSID, enable Use VLAN, and enter the VLAN ID.

⚡ Tip: Make sure your router/switch supports VLANs and that trunk ports are configured if you’re tagging VLANs between switches.