802.1ag protocol802.1ag protocol
setupsetup
Remote loopbackRemote loopback
This setting is reserved for future use and cannot be set.
Variable retrievalVariable retrieval
Select this check box to make the DTE support sending Variable Response
OAMPDUs.
Defects tab pageDefects tab page
The DefectsDefects tab page allows you to enable/disable local defects.
Link faultLink fault
Select this check box to enable a message if the PHY determines that a fault
has occurred on the receive direction of the local DTE.
Dying gaspDying gasp
Select this check box to enable a message if an unrecoverable local failure
condition has occurred.
Critical eventCritical event
Select this check box to enable a message if an unspecified critical event has
occurred.
Selecting the 802.1ag802.1ag protocol will display the screen shown below.
The screen contains two views: the default Setup view and the Discovery view.
Use the SetupSetup and DiscoveryDiscovery buttons at the bottom of the screen to switch
between the two views.
The Setup view is described below. The Discovery view is described in a
separate section.
General parametersGeneral parameters
StateState
Allows you to set the state of the protocol to either OnOn or OffOff. Note that when
StateState is set to OnOn, the other general parameters are disabled, but the tab pages
and their contents are enabled.