4.5.2.1 Configuring Port Parameters

Use the Port Configuration menu to display or set communication parameters for any port on the switch, including administrative status, auto-negotiation, default communication speed and duplex mode, as well as flow control in use.

Parameter

Default

Description

Link Status

 

Indicates if the port has a valid connection to an external device.

Admin Status

Enabled

Allows you to disable a port due to abnormal behavior (e.g., excessive

 

 

collisions), and then re-enable it after the problem has been resolved.

 

 

You may also disable a port for security reasons.

Auto Negotiate

Enabled

Enables or disables auto-negotiation for port speed, duplex mode, and

 

 

flow control.

Default Type

10HDX

If auto-negotiation is disabled, the port will be set to the indicated speed

 

 

and duplex mode.

Current Type

 

Indicates the current speed and duplex mode.

Flow Control

Off

Used to enable or disable flow control. Flow control can eliminate frame

 

 

loss by “blocking” traffic from end stations or segments connected

 

 

directly to the switch when its buffers fill. When enabled, back pressure

 

 

is used for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex. Note that flow

 

 

control should not be used if a port is connected to a hub.

Jack Type

RJ-45 or SC

Shows the jack type for each port.

 

 

 

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