Command Reference Guide Ethernet Interface Configuration Command Set
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speed [10 | 100 | auto | nonegotiate]

Use the speed command to configure the speed of an Ethernet interface. Use the no form of this command
to return to the default value.
Syntax Description
10 Specifies 10 Mbps Ethernet.
100 Specifies 100 Mbps Ethernet.
auto Automatically detects 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet and negotiates the duplex setting.
nonegotiate Disables auto negotiation and forces the speed to 1 Gbps. This only applies to
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Default Values
By default, speed is set to auto.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000
and Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 1.1 Command was introduced.
Usage Examples
The following example configu res the Ethernet port for 100 Mb operation:
(config)#interface ethernet 0/1
(config-eth 0/1)#speed 100
If the speed is manually set to 10 or 100, the duplex must be manually configured as
full-duplex or half-duplex.