Configuring Ports
Port Setting s
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Ethernet cable can be used, and the pairs are matched up properly. When two
hubs or switches are connected to each other, or two end stations are
connected to each other, a crossover cable is used to ensure that the correct
pairs are connected. The possible field values are:
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MDIX
— Use for hubs and switches.
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Auto
— Use to automatically detect the cable type.
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MDI
— Use for end stations.
•Current MDI/MDIX — Displays the current MDI/MDIX setting.
•EtherChannel — Defines if the port is part of a Link Aggregation Group
(EtherChannel).
•PVE — Indicates that this port is protected by an uplink, so that the forwarding
decisions are overwritten by those of the port that protects it.
STEP 3 Make the appropriate selections and click Apply. The device is updated.