To display the Port Settings window, choose Configure
> Port Settings.
The Port Settings window provides configuration settings for the
switch ports. These settings determine how the switch ports forward
data to the devices to which they are connected. You can change
these settings to fit your network needs.
You can sort the contents in each table column either alphabetically or numerically.
To sort a table column, click the column heading.
To save any changes that you make in this window, click Submit.
To discard any unsaved changes, click Cancel.
Column |
Explanation |
Port |
The number of the switch port, including port type (such
as Fa for Fast Ethernet and Gi for Gigabit Ethernet), the
module slot number (0, 1, or 2), and the specific port number. |
Description |
The description of the switch port. The limit is 18 characters. |
Enabled |
The state of the switch port. Check Enabled
to enable the port. Uncheck Enabled to administratively
(manually) shut down the port. |
Speed |
The operating speed of the switch port. Choose the speed from
the drop-down list. You can choose Auto (autonegotiation)
if the connected device can negotiate the link speed with the
switch port. |
Duplex |
The duplex mode of the switch port. Choose the duplex mode from the drop-down list:
- Auto (autonegotiation) if the connected device can negotiate with the switch
- Full (full duplex) if both devices can send data at the same time
- Half (half duplex) if one or both devices cannot send data at the same time
Note: You cannot set the port to half duplex
if the port speed is set to Auto.
|
PoE |
Whether inline power will be supplied to a connected device.
Choose auto or never from
the drop-down list.
Note: This status is available only from
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches. |
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