CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER
Ethernet Statistics
Ethernet Statistics appears under the Statistics Tab for the properties for a router.
This part of the Statistics dialog box provides information on the status of data currently being sent or received from the Ethernet. If no data is being transferred, then zero values will be indicated for all communication parameters. Because Ethernet data transfers generally involve some degree of error handling, it is not uncommon to see some errors reported. However, if a high level of errors are reported or if the count is increasing continuously without stopping, you should consult with the Network Administrator.
Framing Errors represents the number of incidents of corrupt data resulting from framing errors on the Ethernet side of the selected router. Automatic error correction handles framing errors for you.
CRC Errors represents the number of incidents of corrupt data resulting from CRC errors on the Ethernet side of the selected router. Automatic error correction handles CRC errors for you.
Collisions represents the number of incidents of data transfer collisions. Collisions occur when someone else on the Ethernet side of the selected router is already sending data at the time your data transfer is expected. Automatic error correction handles collisions for you.
Missed Packets represents the number of packets not transferred properly from the Ethernet network to the selected router. These errors often occur because the router is momentarily busy and cannot receive data from the Ethernet network. Automatic error correction handles missed packets for you.
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