Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWare

3OPTIONAL. The Autodetect default detects which device the port is connected to and adjusts the port speed and transmission mode accordingly. Autodetect is recommended; however, to change the connection type(s):

aSelect the port, and then press Enter. (To select multiple ports, select the port, and then press F5 one at a time.)

bIn the Type of Connection menu, select the type, and then press Enter. (Connection Types on page A-2 provides descriptions.)

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Connection

No.

Port Name

NIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection

Autodetect (default)

 

 

1

Adptsf1

ANA-62044/TX:[1]

Autodetect

 

 

10 Mbps/Half Duplex

 

 

2

Adptsf2

ANA-62044/TX:[2]

Autodetect

10 Mbps/Full Duplex

 

 

3

Adptsf3

ANA-62044/TX:[3]

Autodetect

100 Mbps/Half Duplex

 

4

Adptsf4

ANA-62044/TX:[4]

Autodetect

100 Mbps/Full Duplex

 

5

Adptsf5

ANA-62044/TX:[1]

Autodetect

 

 

 

 

6

Adptsf6

ANA-62044/TX:[2]

Autodetect

 

 

 

 

7

Adptsf7

ANA-62044/TX:[3]

Autodetect (default)

Enabled

 

8

Adptsf8

ANA-62044/TX:[4]

Autodetect (default)

Enabled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11-4. Type of Connection Menu

4OPTIONAL. Enabled is the status default. To disable a port, select the port and then press Tab.

5When you are finished, press Esc to return to the Main Menu.

6Continue to Creating Port Aggregation Groups on page 11-6.

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