Enterasys Networks 2E253, 2H253, 2H252 Selecting Field Settings, Setting the Advertised Ability

Ethernet Port Configuration Screen

5.3.1Selecting Field Settings

All selectable or toggle fields other than Advertised Ability can be changed by following this procedure:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the field to be changed.

2.Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE key to step or toggle through the selections.

3.Press the ENTER key when the desired selection is displayed.

4.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER. The selection is saved for that interface. If the setting is to apply to all ports, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE TO ALL PORTS command and press ENTER. The setting is saved and applied to all ports.

5.3.2Setting the Advertised Ability

During normal operation, all front panel ports auto-negotiate to the highest speed possible. Under some circumstances, the Network Administrator may want the port to advertise only some of the available modes and not operate in other modes.

To set the advertised ability, proceed as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Advertised Ability field.

2.Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode.

3.Use the arrow keys to move to the Enabled/Disabled field.

4.Use the SPACE bar to select Enabled or Disabled. Press ENTER. If the setting is to apply to all ports, use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE TO ALL PORTS command and press ENTER. The setting is saved and applied to all ports.

5.Use the arrow keys to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable or disable.

6.Continue this process until enabling or disabling the advertised modes is completed.

7.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves the configuration.

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