Asante Technologies 35160 User Manual
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3.8.2 Setting Port Class of Service
To set a port’s Class of Service, take the following steps.
1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.
2. Type
v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.
3. To select the port for which you want to enable or disable Class of Service, type s, n or p.
4. To toggle traffic Class of Service for the selected port, type c.
In the Advanced Port Configuration Menu, the Traffic Class of Service symbol for the selected port reflects
its change in state.
3.8.3 Setting Port Default Priority
This priority setting determines the order in which the port forwards packets. Each port is associated with a
traffic class: zero (0) is the lowest, and the default priority level. Seven (7) is the highest priority level. Use
the following procedure to set the priority for a port:
1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.
2. Type
v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.
3. Use
s, n or p to select the port for which you want to set the default priority.
4. Type
i to set the priority for the selected port.
5. Enter the priority, from 0 to 7, and press Enter.
The new default priority is shown on the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.
3.8.4 Setting Port Maximum Packet Length
The maximum packet length determines how large data packets can be in order to be sent to or received by
a port. This allows the user
1. Access the Port Configuration Menu by typing p in the Configuration Menu.
2. Type
v to access the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.
3. Use
s, n or p to select the port for which you want to set the packet length.
4. Type
l to set the maximum packet length.
5. Enter the value and press Enter.
The new maximum packet length is shown on the Advanced Port Configuration Menu.
3.8.5 Global Port Configuration
The Global Port Configuration Menu allows you to simultaneously change the configuration information for
all ports.
To change the port configuration for all ports, use the following procedure: