Viewing the Interface Group

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Unknown Protocol

(Received Packets only)

The number of packets received via the interface which were discarded because of
an unknown or unsupported protocol, according to the ifInUnknownProtos.
Transmit Queue Size

(Transmitted Packets only)

The length of the output packet queue (in packets), according to the ifOutQLen.
The amount of device memory devoted to buffer space, and the traffic level on the
target network determine how large the output packet queue can grow before the
device begins to discard packets.
Bytes Received
Displays the total number of inbound bytes.
Bytes Transmitted
Displays the total number of bytes transmitted onto the network.
Specific MIB Def.
Displays a MIB definition of the media being used to realize that segment’s
interface. A MIB definition is only available for devices whose firmware supports
MIB-II.
Setting the Interface Admin Status
The Admin Status button lets you enable, disable, or test the current interface. The
operational states of these three options are:
Enable The interface will be ready to pass packets.
Disable The interface will be in a closed state.
Test The interface will be in some test mode and no operational
packets can be passed.
To us e th e Admin Status button:
1. Click on the Admin Status button. The Administration Status drop-down
menu displays.
2. Click on the appropriate option: Enable, Disable, or Test. If you choo se
Disable, a warning window opens to indicate that you may lose access to the
device.
3. Click OK to disable the interface, or Cancel to nullify the disable command.
The current interface will now begin operating in the state you have selected.