Enterasys Networks 2200 - Manual (Page 105)

Ethernet Port Configuration Screen
Port Configuration Menu Screens 5-11
5.3.1 Selecting Settings
All selectable or toggle fields other than Advertised Ability can be changed by following this
procedure:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the field to be changed.
2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE key to step or toggle through the selections.
3. Press the ENTER key when the desired selection is displayed.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER.
The selection is saved for that interface. If the setting is to apply to all ports, use the arrow keys
to highlight SAVE TO ALL PORTS command and press ENTER. The setting is saved and
applied to all ports.
5.3.2 Setting the Advertised Ability
During normal operation, all front panel ports auto-negotiate to the highest speed possible. Under
some circumstances, the Network Administrator may want the port to advertise only some of the
available modes and not operate in other modes.
To set the advertised ability, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Advertised Ability field.
2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode.
3. Use the arrow keys to move to the Enabled/Disabled field.
4. Use the SPACE bar to select Enabled or Disabled. Press ENTER. If the setting is to apply to
all ports, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE TO ALL PORTS command and press ENTER.
The setting is saved and applied to all ports.
5. Use the arrow keys to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the SPACE bar to
select the next mode to enable or disable.
6. Continue this process until enabling or disabling the advertised modes is completed.
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED
OK” displays and Local Management saves the configuration.