3Com 3C16491 manual 1000BASE-T, Auto-negotiation, Bandwidth

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GLOSSARY

10BASE-T

The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted pair cable.

100BASE-TX

The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable.

1000BASE-LX

IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over 9/125 micron core single-mode fiber cable.

1000BASE-SX

IEEE 802.3z specification for Gigabit Ethernet over two strands of 50/125 or 62.5/125 micron core multimode fiber cable.

1000BASE-T

IEEE 802.3ab specification for Gigabit Ethernet over

100-ohm Category 5, 5e or 6 twisted-pair cable (using all four wire pairs).

Auto-negotiation

Auto-negotiation is where two devices sharing a link, automatically configure to use the best common speed. The order of preference (best first) is: 1000BASE-T full duplex, 100BASE-TX full duplex, 100BASE-TX half duplex, 10BASE-T full duplex, and 10BASE-T half duplex. Auto-negotiation is defined in the IEEE 802.3 standard for Ethernet and is an operation that takes place in a few milliseconds. Auto-negotiation must be enabled for the 1000BASE-T ports to operate at 1000 Mbps, full duplex.

Bandwidth

The information capacity, measured in bits per second, that a channel can transmit. The bandwidth of Ethernet is 10 Mbps, the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet is 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet is 1000 Mbps.

BPDU

Bridge Protocol Data Unit. A type of information packet that ensures that data is efficiently exchanged between Switches in a LAN. BPDU messages detect loops in a network, and remove them by shutting down the bridge causing the loop.

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Contents 3C16491 Baseline Switch PWR Plus3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough MA USA Contents Snmp Regulatory Notices Glossary Index Page Conventions About this GuideProduct Registration Documentation CommentsAutonegotiating 10/100 Mbps Ports Overview of the Baseline SwitchFeatures and Capabilities Autosensing of MDI/MDIX ConnectionsFront Panel Physical FeaturesPower-over-Ethernet Capability Gigabit Combo Ports RJ-45/SFPGigabit Combo Ports RJ-45/SFP Link/Activity Status LEDs Rear Panel Power LEDPackage Contents Before You Begin Positioning the SwitchRack-Mounting or Free-Standing Using the Mounting KitPlacing Units On Top of Each Other Montagesatz AnweisungenChecking for Correct Operation Supplying Power to the SwitchUsing SFP Tranceivers Approved SFP TransceiversInserting an SFP Transceiver Inserting an SFP Transceiver Removing an SFP TransceiverPerforming Spot Checks Installing the Switch Running the Discovery Application Requirements for Accessing the Web InterfaceWelcome screen of Discovery appears Discovered Devices Screen Logging On to the Web InterfaceMenu Navigating the Web InterfaceLists the available items on the menu Menu Item Port Status ButtonsAccessing the Interface Without Using Discovery Dhcp Assigned IP AddressManually Assigned Static IP Address Device Summary Information Configuration OverviewPolling Interval Device ViewColor Key Administration SettingsModifying the IP Address Settings Automatic IP ConfigurationTo set the IP address for the Switch IP SetupRestore Configuration Backup ConfigurationUpgrade Screen Firmware UpgradeInitialize RebootUser Summary System AccessModify User Create UserRemove User System TimeSetup SummarySnmp Add Snmp Remove Configuring VLANsVlan Modify Port Modify VlanModify Port Screen RenameRemove Port DetailVlan Detail Forwarding Tagged/Untagged Frames Sample Vlan ConfigurationsSetting Up Vlan Across Two Switches Setting Up Two VLANs on the Same SwitchSpanning Tree Tagged Vlan ConfigurationSpanning Tree Screen Igmp Snooping Igmp QueryBroadcast Storm PoE Broadcast Storm Setup ScreenAdministration Configuring Port SettingsDetail Port Administration Summary ScreenSpeed/Duplex for 1000 Mbps Connections Port Administration Setup ScreenGuidelines for Creating Trunks Link AggregationLink Aggregation Summary Screen CreateLink Aggregation Modify Screen ModifySpanning Tree per Port Spanning Tree Summary Screen Port Mirroring Spanning Tree Setup ScreenStatistics Port Mirroring Setup ScreenQoS VoIP Summary Screen QoS VoIP Traffic SettingsQoS VoIP Setup Screen Port SetupOUI Add OUI SummaryRadius Client SecurityRadius Client Detail Screen Configure802.1X Summary Screen 802.1X Settings802.1X Detail Screen Address Table MonitoringAddress Table Screen Cable DiagnosticsCable Diagnostic Screen DiagnosticsResetting to Factory Defaults TroubleshootingForgotten Password Solving LED IssuesForgotten Static IP Address Link/Activity LED is on, but network performance is poor Fiber cable is connected, but the Module Active LED is offAll ports appear to show continual activity If the Problem PersistsPurchase Value-Added Services Troubleshoot Online Access Software DownloadsRegister Your Product Contact Us Telephone Technical Support and RepairCountry Telephone Number Latsupportanc@3com.com Electrical Related StandardsEnvironmental PhysicalAppendix B Technical Information Important Safety Information Safety InformationAppendix C Safety Information Regulatory Notices Page 1000BASE-T Auto-negotiationBandwidth Category 6 Cables Category 3 CablesCategory 5 Cables Category 5e CablesIeee 802.1Q Full DuplexHalf Duplex Ieee 802.1DNetwork LayerLink Aggregation MAC AddressSubnet Mask SwitchServer Subnet AddressVlan Numbers IndexIndex