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OMMANDS
4-189
Command Usage
• To force operation to the speed and duplex mode specified in a
speed-duplex command, use the no negotiation command to disable
auto-negotiation on the selected interface.
• When using the negotiation command to enable auto-negotiation, the
optimal settings will be determined by the capabilities command. To set
the speed/duplex mode under auto-negotiation, the required mode must
be specified in the capabilities list for an interface.
Example
The following example configures port 5 to 100 Mbps, half-duplex
operation.
Related Commands
negotiation (4-189)
capabilities (4-190)
negotiation
This command enables autonegotiation for a given interface. Use the no
form to disable autonegotiation.
Syntax
[no] negotiation
Default Setting
Enabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Command Usage
• When auto-negotiation is enabled the switch will negotiate the best
settings for a link based on the capabilities command. When
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/5
Console(config-if)#speed-duplex 100half
Console(config-if)#no negotiation
Console(config-if)#