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Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Port Management Tab - Port Settings
24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch with Webview and PoE
Link Status. Up indicates a port has an active connection, Down indicates there is no active connection or the
port has been taken offline by an Administrator.
Speed. The connection speed of the port is displayed here. The speed can be configured only when
auto-negotiation is disabled on that port.
Duplex. This is the port duplex mode, Full (transmission occurs in both directions simultaneously) or Half
(transmission occurs in only one direction at a time). This mode can be configured only when auto-negotiation is
disabled and port speed is set to 10Mbps or 100Mbps. It cannot be configured on Link Aggregation Groups
(LAGs).
MDI/MIDX. This is the MDI/MDIX status of the port. The MDI setting is used if the port is connected to an end
station. The MDIX setting is used if the port is connected to a hub or another switch.
Flow Control. This is the flow control status of the port. It is active when the port uses Full Duplex Mode.
Type. Displays the port type.
LAG. This indicates if the port is part of a LAG.
Detail. The Detail button will open the Port Setting screen.
Port Setting
Port. Select the number of the port from the drop-down menu.
Port Configuration
Description. Allows you to describe an interface. (Range: 1-64 characters)
Port Type. This is the port type.
Speed Duplex. Allows you to manually set the port speed and duplex mode. (i.e., with auto-negotiation disabled)
Auto-negotiation (Port Capabilities). Allows auto-negotiation to be enabled/disabled. When auto-negotiation is
enabled, you need to specify the capabilities to be advertised. When auto-negotiation is disabled, you can force
the settings for speed, mode, and flow control. The following capabilities are supported.
• 10half - Supports 10 Mbps half-duplex operation
• 10full - Supports 10 Mbps full-duplex operation
Figure 5-6: Port Settings - Port Setting Detail
