The Device View

3.Click on the Apply button to save your changes. Click on the Refresh button to display the new settings. Note that it may take a few minutes for mode changes to be completely initialized, particularly if the link partners must negotiate or re-negotiate the mode; you may need to refresh the window a few times before current operational data is displayed.

Configuring Ethernet Ports on Second Generation Modules

The Ethernet Configuration window available for Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet ports on second generation modules (e.g., 6E233-49 and 6H258-17) allows you to both view and set those ports’ available speed, modes, and flow control. All second generation modules support the ctEthernetParameters MIB. All Ethernet ports that return at least one instance for a query of the ctEtherSupportedDuplex OID will use the Ethernet Configuration window as shown in Figure 2-16.

All 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports can be configured to operate in either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) mode, and each mode can be configured to operate in Full Duplex effectively doubling the available wire speed (from 10 to 20 Mbps in standard Ethernet mode, or from 100 to 200 Mbps in Fast Ethernet mode). 100Base-FX (fiber) ports can be configured to operate in their standard 100 Mbps mode, or in Full Duplex mode. 1000Base-SX/LX/CX Gigabit Ethernet ports are always configured to operate in 1000 Mbps, Full Duplex mode.

This window displays the mode currently in effect on the selected interface, and provides some information (where it is available) about the interface’s link partner.

To access the Ethernet Configuration Window:

1.From the Device View, click to select the port you wish to configure; the Port Menu will display.

2.Click on Configuration. The Ethernet Configuration window, Figure 2-15, will appear.

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