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Chapter 12 Configuring Interface Characteristics
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces
Auto-MDIX is enabled by default. When you enable auto-MDIX, you must also set the interface speed
and duplex to auto so that the feature operates correctly.
Auto-MDIX is supported on all 10/100 and 10/100/1000-Mb/s interfaces. It is also supported on
10/100/1000BASE-TX small form-factor pluggable (SFP)-module interfaces. It is not supported on
1000BASE-SX or -LX SFP module interfaces.
Table 12-3 shows the link states that result from auto-MDIX settings an d correct and incorrect cabling.
Beginning in pr ivileged EXEC m ode, follow the se steps to configure auto-MDIX on an interface:
To disable auto-MDIX, use the no mdix auto interface configuration command.
This example shows how to enable auto-MDIX on a port:
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet0/1
Switch(config-if)# speed auto
Switch(config-if)# duplex auto
Switch(config-if)# mdix auto
Switch(config-if)# end
Configuring a Power Management Mode on a PoE Port
For most situations, the default configuration (auto mode) works well, providing plug-and-play
operation. No further configuration is required. However, use the following procedure to give a PoE port
higher priority, to make it data only, or to specify a maximum wattage to disallow high-power powered
devices on a port.
Tab l e 12-3 Link Conditions and Auto-MDIX Settings
Local Side Auto-MDIX Remote Side Auto-MDIX With Correct Cabling With Incorrect Cabling
On On Link up Link up
On Off Link up Link up
Off On Link up Link up
Off Off Link up Link down
Command Purpose
Step 1 configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2 interface interface-id Specify the physical interface to be configured, and enter interface
configuration mode.
Step 3 speed auto Configure the interface to autonegotiate speed with the connected device.
Step 4 duplex auto Configure the interface to autonegotiate duplex mode with the connected
device.
Step 5 mdix auto Enable auto-MDIX on the interface.
Step 6 end Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 7 show controllers ethernet-controller
interface-id phy
Verify the operational state of the auto-MDIX feature on the interface.
Step 8 copy running-config startup-config (Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.