Port Configuration view parameters

The available parameters in the
Port Configuration
 view depend on the device in use.
The options appear shaded when the device is a controller. In addition, the options appear shaded and have no value when the device is:
  • Offline.
  • Online and a communication error occurs.
  • Online and the
    Enable
     checkbox is cleared.
  • Online and
    Link Status
     is
    Inactive
    .
Parameter
Description
Port
Displays the port number.
Enable
Determines whether to enable 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 box to view the interface and media counters for the port.
Enable Near Field Communication
Clear the checkbox to disable Near Field Communication (NFC).
Tip: This parameter appears shaded when the last retrieved NFC state from the device is Disabled. To enable NFC, set the device back to factory default state.
Refresh
Retrieves and displays the latest information from the device.
Set
Writes pending edits to the device.
Reset device
Initiates a reset operation on the device, which returns the device to its power-up state by emulating the cycling of power and causes the changes made to become the port’s current settings.
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