Cabletron Systems 2E42-27R, 2E43-27 manual 5.15.1 Configuring an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in Port 25 or

High Speed Interface Configuration Screen

5.15.1Configuring an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in Port 25 or 26

When an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 is installed in port 25 or 26, it must be manually set to operate in the same technology as the device at the other end of the connected segment. Section 5.15.2 provides instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 interface.

5.15.2Setting the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Operational Mode

Use this field to set the active technology. This field toggles between 100Base-FX and 100Base-FXFD (full duplex). To set the active technology through Local Management, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Desired Operational Mode field.

2.Use the SPACE bar to select 100Base-FXor 100Base-FXFD(full duplex).

3.Press ENTER. The port now operates in the chosen mode.

4.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the changes to memory.

5.15.3 Configuring an FE-100TX in Port 25 or 26

In normal operation, a port (25 or 26) with an FE-100TX interface automatically establishes a link with the device at the other end of the segment and no user setup is required. Section 5.15.4 and Section 5.15.5 provide instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100TX installed.

5.15.4 Setting the FE-100TX Operational Mode

Use this field to set the active technology. This field steps between Auto-Negotiation, 10Base-T, 10Base-TFD (full duplex), 100Base-TX, and 100Base-TXFD (full duplex). If Auto-Negotiation is selected, the FE-100TX automatically sets the active technology. To manually set the active technology through Local Management, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Desired Oper. Mode field.

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