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Check or configure the network settings on a laptop or PC to be untagged
Windows PC
1. Open Network Settings:
- Right-click the network icon in the taskbar (bottom right) and select "Open Network & Internet settings."
2. Click on "Advanced networking settings"
3. Select Ethernet or Wi-Fi Adapter (e.g. Ethernet):
- If you're using a wired connection, click on Ethernet.
- If you're using Wi-Fi, click on Wi-Fi.
4. Click on "Edit" under the "More adapter options" section.
5. Disable VLAN Tagging:
- Click "Configure" next to the network adapter.
- Go to the "Advanced" tab, and then look for any option related to "VLAN ID" or "Priority and VLAN" and ensure it is disabled or set to 0 (which means untagged).
6. Apply Settings:
- Click OK to save changes and restart your connection.
macOS Laptop
- Open System Preferences:
- Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner, then select System Preferences.
- Go to Network Settings:
- Click on "Network."
- Select the Network Interface:
- If you're using Ethernet, select Ethernet.
- If you're using Wi-Fi, select Wi-Fi.
- Check VLAN Tagging:
- Click "Advanced."
- Go to the Hardware tab and make sure that "Configure VLAN" or "VLAN tagging" is either disabled or set to none.
- Apply Changes:
- Click OK and then Apply to save the settings.