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Converter in order to decide what to do. Not receiving FLPs would indicate (incorrectly) that
the Magnum 14E is only capable of half-duplex operation. Setting the switch in the AN
position causes FLPs to be sent, advertising full-duplex capability. BUT NOTE . . . it is up to
the user who chooses the AN position to determine that the device on the other end of the fiber
cable is, in fact, capable of full-duplex operation. If it is not, choose the reg position and do
not advertise full-duplex.
The reg position is also suitable for use when non-auto-negotiating devices are
attached. In this case, the attached RJ-45 port (such as in a traditional managed switch) is set to
half-or full-duplex by the operator, and does not depend upon auto-negotiating FLPs. The 14E
itself is transparent half- or full-duplex, and will always operate correctly in this situation.