Managing Physical Interface Parameters

To view the parameters of the physical interfaces

Select Device > Physical Interface. The Physical Interface Table pane is displayed.

The table in the Physical Interface Table pane comprises the following columns:

—	Port Index — The index number of the port.

—	Speed — The speed of the port. This option is available only when Auto-negotiation mode is off.

—	Duplex — Whether the port allows both inbound and outbound traffic (Full Duplex) or one way only (Half Duplex). This option is available only when Auto-negotiation mode is off.

—	Auto Negotiate — Whether the interface allows the two interfaces on the link to select the best common mode automatically.

To modify the parameters of a physical interface

1.	Select Device > Physical Interface. The Physical Interface Table pane is displayed.

2.	From the Port Index column, select the required interface. The Physical Interface Table Update pane is displayed.

3.	Configure the parameters; and then, click Set.

 

Table 8: Physical Interface Parameters

Parameter	Description
Speed	The speed for the interface. Values: • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Giga Ethernet — Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Note: According to standards, this parameter can be changed only for copper ports. Once this parameter is changed, the Auto Negotiate parameter is set to Off.
Duplex	Specifies whether the port allows both inbound and outbound traffic (Full Duplex) or one-way only (Half Duplex). Values: Full, Half Note: According to standards, this parameter can be changed only for copper ports with a speed lower than Gigabit Ethernet. Once this parameter is changed, the Auto Negotiate parameter is set to Off.
Auto Negotiate	Specifies whether the device automatically detects and configures the speed and duplex required for the interface. Values: On, Off