SMC Networks 8606T, Management Manual

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Port Menus
Port Information
The Port Information screen displays the port status, link state, the
communication speed and duplex mode, as well as the flow control in
use. To change any of the port settings, use the Port Configuration
menu. The parameters shown in the following figure and table are for
the RJ-45 ports.
Note: The port information displayed is not valid if the link status is
down.
Port Configuration
Use the Port Configuration menus to configure any port on the
Parameter Description
Admin Status Shows if the port is enabled or not.
Link Status Indicates if the port has a valid connection to an
external device.
Speed Status Shows the port speed (1000M, 100M, or 10M).
Duplex Status Displays the current duplex mode.
Flow Control Status Shows the flow control type in use. Flow control can
eliminate frame loss by “blocking” traffic from end
stations connected directly to the switch. Back pressure
is used for half duplex and IEEE 802.3x for full duplex.