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Configuring access ports, Viewing adopted access ports – Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) User Manual

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Configuring access ports

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5. Enter a number between 0 and 65535 for the Transmit Ops value.

The Transmit Ops value is the maximum duration a device can transmit after obtaining a
transmit opportunity. For Higher-priority traffic categories, this value should be set higher.

6. Enter a value between 0 and 15 for the Contention Window minimum value.

The ECW Minimum is combined with the ECW Maximum to make the Contention Window. From
this range, a random number is selected for the back off mechanism. Lower values are used
for higher priority traffic.

7. Enter a value between 0 and 15 for the Contention Window maximum value.

The CW Maximum is combined with the ECW Minimum to make the Contention Window. From
this range, a random number is selected for the back off mechanism. Lower values are used
for higher priority traffic.

8. Refer to the Status field for the current state of the requests made from applet. This field

displays error messages if something goes wrong in the transaction between the applet and
the switch.

9. Click OK to use the changes to the running configuration and close the dialog.

10. Click Cancel to close the dialog without committing updates to the running configuration.

Configuring access ports

Use the Access Port screen to view device hardware address and software version information for
adopted and unadopted Access Ports.

Viewing adopted access ports

Use the Adopted AP tab for gathering device hardware address and software version information
for the Access Port. Use this information to determine whether the Access Port’s version supports
the optimal feature set available for the network.

To view existing adopted Access Port information: