Asante Technologies 5308F - Manual (Page 81)

Configure Port Parameters
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3 Type f to toggle the port’s mode to half or
full duplex, as desired.
The port’s mode is displayed at the top of the
screen.
Configuring Auto-Negotiation
Auto-negotiation allows two devices on a common segment
to communicate their capabilities, allowing the devices to
determine their highest common speed and best
communication parameters.
Options Negotiated
❏ Ethernet type (100Base-TX Fast Ethernet or
10Base-T Ethernet)
❏ Duplex mode (half or full)
To configure the 10/100TX port or an installed 10/100 MII
module for auto-negotiation:
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Important! To configure a port for auto-
negotiation, both devices on either end must
support the auto-negotiation feature.
1 Open the Port Parameter Menu by typing p
on the Configuration Menu.
2 Select the port to be configured for full
duplex mode by typing
l and entering the
port’s number.
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Note: The 10/100TX port is port number 9,
the MII ports (MII I and MII 2) are port num-
bers 10 and 11, respectively.
3 Type a to toggle the port’s auto-negotiation
status to enabled or disabled, as desired.
The auto-negotiation status is displayed at the
top of the screen.