Enterasys Networks 700 manual Configuring Standard Ethernet and Fddi Ports

The MultiSwitch 700 Device View

Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Port Configuration windows are available from the Device View Port menus; the COM Port option is available from the Device menu. Note that no configuration option currently exists for ATM ports.

Configuring Standard Ethernet and FDDI Ports

The Port Configuration window available for both standard Ethernet and FDDI ports allows you to set an interface to either Standard or Full Duplex Mode. Full Duplex mode effectively doubles the available wire speed by allowing the interface to both receive and transmit simultaneously. This window will also display the mode currently in effect on the selected interface.

To access the Port Configuration Window:

1.Select the port you wish to configure. The Port Menu will display.

2.Click Configuration. The Port Configuration window, Figure 2-15, opens.

Figure 2-15. The Port Configuration Window

If you select the Configuration option available for a Fast Ethernet interface, an entirely

TIP different window displays; see Configuring Fast Ethernet Ports on First Generation Modules, on page 2-31, or Configuring Ethernet Ports on Second Generation Modules, on page page 2-36, for information on configuring these ports.

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