Ethernet Interface Configuration
The following section briefly explains each field of the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen:
Port Num
Displays the number of the front panel interface.
Port Type
Displays the name of the interface installed in ports 1 through 16. All ports are identified as
Link Status
Indicates whether or not there is a physical connection from a particular port to another
•Link – There is a link signal present and a valid physical connection to another
•No Link – There is no link signal present and there is no valid physical connection to another device.
Current Oper. Mode
This field displays the current operating mode of a port. Depending on the connection negotiated, this field displays the following:
Desired Oper. Mode (Selectable)
This field allows the user to select the desired operational mode for an interface.
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In normal operation, ports 1 through 16 automatically establish a link with the device at the other end of the segment without requiring user setup. However, Local Management provides the user with the option of manually configuring that port.
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