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1 Access the Port Configuration menu by typing p in the
Configuration menu.
2 Choose a module in the System Module Map.
3 In the Basic Port Configuration Menu, use s, n, or p to
select the port you want to enable or disable.
4 Type t to toggle the port’s connection to either enabled or
disabled status, as desired.
The port’s status is changed immediately, and it is reflected in the Port Status
displayed near the top of the Port Configuration menu, and the Operating
Status symbol shown for the port.
Configuring Auto-negotiation
Auto-negotiation is a feature of the Fast Ethernet standard that enables two
devices on a common segment to communicate their transmission speed
capabilities. This feature allows the devices to determine and use their highest
common speed and best communication parameters.
▲ Important: By default, all of the ports are set to Auto-nego-
tiation, as shown in Figure 3-7.
To enable Auto-negotiation, or return to manual-setting mode, use the
following procedure.
1 Access the Port Configuration menu by typing p in the
Configuration menu.
2 Choose a module in the System Module Map.
3 In the Basic Port Configuration Menu, use s, n, or p to
select the port for which you want to set the auto-negotia-
tion mode.
4 Type u to toggle the port’s auto-negotiation mode to
enabled or to return it to manual.
The auto-negotiation status changes immediately, and is displayed on the Auto
Negotiation line near the top of the Port Configuration menu.
▲ Important: If you change the status of the port from Man-
ual to Enabled you must type r to restart Auto-negotiation.
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