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5 PORT SETTINGS
The Port Configuration page includes configuration options for enabling
auto-negotiation or manually setting the speed and duplex mode, or
enabling flow control.
PARAMETERS
The following parameters are displayed on the Port Configuration page:
◆ Port – Selects one or more ports or trunks to configure. Hold down the
Ctrl key and click port numbers to selelct multiple ports. Hold down the
Shift key to select a range of ports.
◆ State – Sets the link state of port interfaces. (Default: Enabled)
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Enable - Enables port interfaces.
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Disable - Disables the interface. You can disable an interface due to
abnormal behavior (e.g., excessive collisions), and then re-enable it
after the problem has been resolved. You may also disable an
interface for security reasons.
◆ Speed/Duplex – Sets the port speed and duplex mode using auto-
negotiation or manual selection. (Default: Auto-negotiation enabled)
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Auto - Enables auto-negotiation. When using auto-negotiation, the
optimal settings will be negotiated between the link partners based
on their advertised capabilities. Auto must be enabled for all 1 Gbps
connections.
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100M/Full - Supports 100 Mbps full-duplex operation
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100M/Half - Supports 100 Mbps half-duplex operation
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10M/Full - Supports 10 Mbps full-duplex operation
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10M/Half - Supports 10 Mbps half-duplex operation
N
OTE
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The 1000BASE-T standard does not support forced mode. Auto-
negotiation should always be used to establish a connection over any
1000BASE-T port or trunk. If not used, the success of the link process
cannot be guaranteed when connecting to other types of switches.
◆ Flow Control – Flow control can eliminate frame loss by “blocking”
traffic from end stations or segments connected directly to the switch
when its buffers fill. When enabled, back pressure is used for half-
duplex operation and IEEE 802.3-2005 (formally IEEE 802.3x) for full-
duplex operation. (Default: Enabled)
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