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Configuring Port Characteristics
Auto negotiation
Enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode and flow control abilities to its
partner.
Speed
Specifies the transmission rate for frames.
Duplex mode
Specifies whether the interface supports
transmission between the switch and the
connected client in one direction at a time (half)
or both directions simultaneously (both).
Maximum frame size
Indicates the maximum frame size that can be
handled by the port.
Flow control
This is a global setting that affects all ports. For
more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
Storm control
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
Port security
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring 802.1X and Port-Based Security" on
Protected port
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
Table 18-1. Port Characteristics (Continued)
Feature
Description