Configuring Ports

Port information displays automatically after clicking the Ports table from the Dashboard, or selecting Configure > Ports.

On the Basic tab, the table displays each port and its port and link states. The Advanced tab provides flags, link speed, duplex mode, and auto negotiation state.

To change a port's details:

1. Click the for the port you wish to edit.
   You are directed to the Port Details, General tab, where you can edit basic information about the port. Clicking the QoS, or VLAN tabs allow you to create and edit additional information about the port.

   

   
2. Click Edit to change the following information:
   • Display String—A string of up to 255 characters that displays on all show port commands. Some characters such as <, >, ?, & are not permitted, as they have special meanings.
   • Auto Negotiation
     • If Auto Negotiation is Enabled, the Speed and Duplex will display "AUTO".
     • Click Disable to disable Auto Negotiation and set Speed and Duplex manually.
3. To save your changes, click Apply. If you do not want to save, choose one of the following options:
   • Click Restore to cancel your changes.
   • Click Back to return to the Ports page.
4. To disable the port entirely, click Disable at the bottom of the screen. To re-enable the port, click Enable.