Chapter 5: Local Management

5.22.3 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 5.22.4 and Section 5.22.5 provide instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100TX installed.

5.22.4 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.

2.Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode. Press ENTER. If any mode other than Auto-Negotiation is selected, the port only operates in the chosen mode and auto-negotiation is disabled.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the changes to memory. The selected mode is displayed in both the Desired Operational Mode field and the Current Operational Mode field.

5.22.5 Setting the FE-100TX Advertised Ability

In normal operation, a port (25 or 26) with an FE-100TX auto-negotiates to the highest speed possible. Under some circumstances, the Network Administrator may want the port to advertise only some of the available modes and not operate in other modes. This field steps between 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex), 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex). To set the advertised ability, proceed as follows:

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

2.Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode.

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