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Chapter 3 Configuring Ports and Interfaces
Configuring Ports
Step 3 Table 3-3 lists and describes the port’s configurable parameters. Follow the instructions in the table to
make any desired changes.
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Determines if the connecting device is equipped to receive power
through the Ethernet cable and if so provides -48 VDC.
Val ues: Enable or Disable
Note Some older Cisco access points do not draw PoE even if it is
enabled on the controller port. In such cases, contact the Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Table 3-3 Port Parameters
Parameter Description
Admin Status Enables or disables the flow of traffic through the port.
Options: Enable or Disable
Default: Enable
Note Administratively disabling the port does not affect the port’s
link status.The link can be brought down only by other Cisco
devices.
Physical Mode Determines whether the port’s data rate is set automatically or specified
by the user. The supported data rates vary based on controller type.
Default: Auto
Controller Supported Data Rates
4400 and
4100 series
Auto or 1000 Mbps full duplex
2000 series Auto or 10 or 100 Mbps, half or full duplex
WiSM Auto or 1000 Mbps full duplex
Integrated
Services
Routers
Auto or 100 Mbps full duplex
Link Trap Causes the port to send a trap when the port’s link status changes.
Options: Enable or Disable
Default: Enable
Multicast Appliance Mode Enables or disables the multicast appliance service for this port.
Options: Enable or Disable
Default: Enable
Ta b l e 3 - 2 P o r t S t a t u s
Parameter Description