FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual
Configuring the Device Using Your Browser 5-56
v2.0, November 2006
–Link Status – Indicates whether the port is currently operational or non-operational. The
possible field values are:
–Up – Indicates the port is operating.
–Down – Indicates the port is currently not operating.
–Port Speed – Displays the configured rate for the port. The port type determines which
speed setting options are available. Port speeds can only be configured when auto
negotiation is disabled. The possible field values are:
–10 – Indicates the port is currently operating at 10 Mbps.
–100 – Indicates the port is currently operating at 100 Mbps.
–1000 – Indicates the port is currently operating at 1000 Mbps.
–Duplex Mode – Displays the port duplex mode. This field is configurable only when auto
negotiation is disabled and the port speed is set to 10M or 100M. This field cannot be
configured on LAGs. The possible field values are:
–Full – The interface supports transmission between the device and its link partner in
both directions simultaneously.
–Half – The interface supports transmission between the device and the client in only
one direction at a time.
–Auto Negotiation – Displays the auto negotiation status on the port. Auto negotiation is a
protocol between two link partners that enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode, and flow control abilities to its partner.
–Back Pressure – Displays the Back Pressure mode on the Port. Back Pressure mode is
used with half duplex mode to disable ports from receiving messages. Back Pressure mode
is enabled by default.
–Flow Control – Displays the flow control status on the port. Operates when the port is in
full duplex mode. FC is enabled by default.
–MDI/MDIX – Displays the MDI/MDIX status of the port. Hub and switch ports are
deliberately wired in a crossover manner as apposed to the wiring of end stations. This is
to ensure that when a hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight through
Ethernet cable can be used and the pairs will match up properly. When two hubs or
switches are connected to each other or two end stations are connected to each other, a
crossover cable is used to ensure that the correct pairs are connected. The possible field
values are:
–Auto Uplink – Use to automatically detect the cable type.