3.2.2 Ports

Ports page is used to change the setting for LAN ports. You can set or reset the following items. All of them are described in detail below.

Port

It displays current network interface.

Link

It displays current connection status. Green light means the

 

LAN connection is successful.

Current

It displays current speed that the router uses.

Speed Configured

It can set the speed and duplex of the port. You can use the drop

 

down list to choose the required speed for the router. If you

 

have no idea in configuring speed, simple use the default setting,

 

Auto.

Flow Control

If flow control is enabled by checking Configured box, both

 

parties can send PAUSE frame to the transmitting device(s) if

 

the receiving port is too busy to handle. If not, there will be no

 

flow control in the port. It drops the packet if too much to

 

handle.

 

Current Rx: indicates whether pause frames on the port are

 

obeyed.

 

Current Tx: indicates whether pause frames on the port are

 

transmitted.

Maximum Frame

This module offers 1518~9600 (Bytes) length to make the long

 

packet for data transmission.

Excessive Collision Mode There are two modes for you to choose when excessive collision happened in half-duplex condition.

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2130 specifications

The DrayTek Vigor 2130 is a versatile and powerful router known for its robust features and performance, making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and home offices. This dual WAN router stands out due to its reliability and extensive management capabilities, which cater to users seeking both performance and flexibility.

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