WebView Switches

Port Management Tab - Link Aggregation

LAG. This indicates if the port is part of a LAG.

Description. Description for this LAG.

Admin Status. The admin status of the LAG. Up indicates that the LAG is available. Down indicates that administrator has taken the port offline. When modifying the option, be sure to click the Save Settings option.

Type. The type of LAG is displayed here.

Link Status. The link status is displayed here.

Speed. The connection speed is displayed here.

Duplex. The connection duplex is displayed here.

Flow Control. This is the flow control status of the LAG. It is active when the port uses Full Duplex Mode. LAG Mode. Displays the LAG status, On, Off, or Not Present.

Detail button. The Detail button opens up the Link Aggregation Detail screen.

Link Aggregation Detail screen

LAG Configuration

LAG. The number of the selected LAG.

Description. A general description can be listed here for reference.

LACP. Indicates if the LAG is in LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) mode.

LAG Type. The port types that comprise the LAG.

Administrative Status. Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the selected LAG. Current Status. Indicates if the LAG is currently operating.

Reactivate Suspended LAG. Reactivates a LAG if the LAG has been disabled as a result of a port lock or ACL operation.

Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration

Figure 5-7: Port Management - Link Aggregration

Figure 5-8: Link Aggregation - Link Aggregation Detail

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Linksys SRW2008MP, SRW2008P manual Port Management Tab Link Aggregation, Link Aggregation Detail screen
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SRW2008MP, SRW2008, SRW2008P specifications

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All three models employ advanced technologies such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), which enhance network resilience and bandwidth utilization. Furthermore, they come equipped with user-friendly web-based interfaces for easy configuration and monitoring, ensuring that network administration is straightforward.

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