Module Port Configuration Menu

The switch/media module configuration menu is accessible only if a module is installed in the hub’s upper slot. The switch/media modules have two internal ports that are connected to the hub’s internal repeater segments. The configuration screen and options are displayed below.

Figure 3-12. Switch/Media Module Port Administrative Status Control Menu

Port Administrative Status Switch/Media Module

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Hub ID: 1

Model: ELH100-12TX

Module Type: TX 10/100 Switch/Media Module

Port

Admin State

Link State

Duplex

Speed (Mb/s)

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1

Int: Enabled

Link

Half

100

2

Ext: Enabled

Link

Half

10

3

Ext: Enabled

Link

Full

100

<APPLY> <OK> <CANCEL>

Use the space bar to toggle between enabled and disabled states

Use <TAB> or cursor keys to move, <SPACE> to toggle, <ENTER> to select

Selection

Description

Module Type

The type of module installed in the hub.

Port

Port identifier for the module. Ports 1 and 2 link internally to

 

the hubs 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps repeater segments. Port 3

 

is the external port on the module’s front panel.

Admin State

The module’s internal ports can be disabled to isolate the

 

module from the hub. You may wish to do this if the

 

module’s external connection is exhibiting abnormal

 

behavior or for security reasons.

Link State

Indicates if the port has a valid connection.

Duplex

The communication mode currently used by the port, either

 

half duplex or full duplex.

Speed

Indicates the transmission speed currently used by the port.

 

 

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