Ethernet Interface Configuration2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide5-435.11.3 Setting the FE-100TX Operational ModeUse this field to set the active technology. This field steps betweenAuto-Negotiation, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex),100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex). If Auto-Negotiation isselected, the FE-100TX automatically sets the active technology. Tomanually set the active technology through Local Management, proceedas follows:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Desired Oper. Mode field.2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode. Press ENTER. If anymode other than Auto-Negotiation is selected, the port only operatesin the chosen mode and auto-negotiation is disabled.3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER.The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management savesthe changes to memory. The selected mode is displayed in both theDesired Operational Mode field and the Current Operational Modefield.5.11.4 Setting the FE-100TX Advertised AbilityDuring normal operation, a port (7 or 8) with an FE-100TXauto-negotiates to the highest speed possible. Under some circumstances,the Network Administrator may want the port to advertise only some ofthe available modes and not operate in other modes. This field stepsbetween 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex), 100BASE-TX, and100BASE-TXFD (full duplex). To set the advertised ability, proceed asfollows:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Advertised Ability field.2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode.3. Use the RIGHT-ARROW key to move across to theENABLED/DISABLED field to the right of the selection.4. Use the SPACE bar to select ENABLED or DISABLED. PressENTER.5. Use the LEFT-ARROW key to move back to the Advertised Abilityselection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable ordisable.
