Port Configuration view parameters

Port Configuration
 view includes these parameters:
TIP: These parameters are available when the project is online.
Parameter
Description
Refresh
Retrieves and displays the latest information from the device.
Set
Writes pending edits to the device.
TIP:
  • You must first inhibit the adapter.
  • Connections might be interrupted. Ensure an interruption at this time is acceptable before proceeding.
  • Set
     is available only when there are pending edits and there is no communication error in the device profile.
Ethernet
Port
Displays the port number.
Enable
Select or clear the checkbox to enable or disable the port.
Link Status
Displays the status of the port communication on the network.
Auto-Negotiate
Indicates that the device automatically selects the best method for communication. If cleared, the port speed and duplex must be set manually.
Speed – Selected
Specifies the configured port speed for sending and receiving data. Available options are device dependent.
TIP: Selected Speed is unavailable if Auto-Negotiate is selected.
Speed – Current
Displays the actual speed at which the port is currently sending and receiving data.
Duplex – Selected
Specifies the configured port duplex setting:
  • Half – Indicates sending and receiving data in one direction at a time.
  • Full – Indicates sending and receiving data in both directions simultaneously.
TIP: Selected Duplex is unavailable if Auto-Negotiate is selected.
Duplex – Current
Displays the actual duplex method that the port is currently using to send and receive data.
Port Diagnostics
Opens the Port Diagnostics dialog to view the interface and media counters for the port.
NFC
Enable Near Field Communication (NFC)
When selected, NFC is enabled. You can disable NFC by clearing the checkbox.
When cleared, NFC is disabled. To enable NFC, use the rotary switches to reset the module to factory default state.
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