Use NETPORT to configure the network interface link speed, duplex setting, and
to toggle Auto-negotiation on and off. The Auto-negotiation feature enables the AirDefense appliance to analyze the network and find the most efficient
network interface available.
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Type netport, then press [Enter]
at the prompt. The Netport configuration screen opens, displaying the current
network interface configuration.
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At the prompt, press [Enter] to keep the
Autonegotiation at its current status, or type in on or off to change the
configuration. Press [Enter] again.
Note
The following steps appear only if the
off option is
selected.
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At the prompt, press [Enter] to keep the current link
speed, or type in the desired value. Choices are: 10,
100, or 1000 Mb/s. Press
[Enter] again. The screen displays the duplex setting
selections.
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At the prompt, press [Enter] to keep the current duplex
setting, or type in the desired setting. Choices are half
(for half duplex) and full (for full duplex). Press
[Enter] again. The screen displays the new network
interface configuration.
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At the prompt, type yes to commit the changes, or
no to cancel the operation.
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Press [Enter]. You are returned to the Config settings
screen.
