Chapter 5 | Advanced Configuration |
Speed The connection speed of the port is displayed here. The speed can be configured only when
Port Management > Port Settings
Duplex This is the port duplex mode, Full (transmission occurs in both directions simultaneously) or Half (transmission occurs in only one direction at a time). This mode can be configured only when
MDI/MIDX This is the MDI/MDIX status of the port. The MDI setting is used if the port is connected to an end station. The MDIX setting is used if the port is connected to a hub or another switch.
Flow Control This is the flow control status of the port. It is active when the port uses Full Duplex Mode.
LAG This indicates if the port is part of a LAG. Type Displays the port type.
PVE When a port is a Private VLAN Edge (PVE) port, it bypasses the Forwarding Database and forwards all unicast, multicast, and broadcast traffic to an uplink. Uplinks can be ports or LAGs.
Detail The Detail button will open the Port Configuration Detail screen.
Port Configuration Detail
Port Management > Port Configuration
Port The number of the port.
Description Displays a brief description of the port (can be entered by clicking on the Detail button).
Port Type This is the port type.
Admin Status The port can be taken offline by selecting the Down option. When Up is selected, the port can be accessed normally.
Current Port Status The current status of the port is displayed here.
Reactivate Suspended Port If you want to reactivate a port that has been suspended, click the checkbox.
Operational Status This indicates whether or not the port is active.
Admin Speed Change the speed of the port here.
Current Port Speed The current speed of the port is displayed here.
Admin Duplex Change the duplex mode here.
Current Duplex Mode This is the duplex mode of the port.
Auto Negotiation You can enable or disable the port’s Auto Negotiation feature. If using an SFP module, Auto Negotiation for the specific port should be set to Disable.
Current Auto Negotiation This is the current setting of the port’s Auto Negotiation feature.
Admin Advertisement Specifies the capabilities to be advertised by the port. Multiple options may be selected or Max Capability can be selected to cover all of the options. The available options are:
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