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For more information on the user interface, refer to “Using Dialog Boxes and Tables” on
page 32.
Auto Negotiation
Status
The operational state of the Auto-Negotiation protocol between two
stations. Possible statuses are:
● Pass - the Auto-Negotiation protocol is enabled and a
common protocol has been established.
● In Progress - the Auto-Negotiation protocol is in the process
of detecting the communication capabilities of the endstations
and setting them to the highest common denominator.
● Fail - the Auto-Negotiation protocol was not able to detect the
communication capabilities of the end station, or was unable
to set them to the highest common denominator.
● Disabled - The Auto-Negotiation protocol is disabled.
Duplex Mode The state of communication of the selected port. Possible values
are:
● Full Duplex - the port can send and receive simultaneously.
● Half Duplex - the port can either receive or send, but cannot
do both simultaneously.
Speed Mode The rate of communication of the selected port. Possible values are:
● Ethernet
● Fast Ethernet
● Gigabit Ethernet
Flow Control Mode The state of flow control on the selected port.
Operational Status The warning level of the selected port. Possible values are:
● OK
● Warning
● Fatal
Fault Messages A list of fault messages.
Table 13: Port Configuration Dialog Box - General Tab (continued)
Field Description
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