speed (Ethernet)

Sets the speed negotiation value on an Ethernet interface.

Syntax

speed { 100 | 1000 | 1000-auto | 10000 | auto }

Command Default

The speed is set to auto.

Parameters

100
Forces the speed to 100 Mbps.
1000
Forces the speed to 1 Gbps.
1000-auto
(Not currently supported) Forces the speed to 1 Gbps AN (802.3 Clause 37 Auto-Negotiation)
10000
Forces the speed to 10 Gbps.
auto
Allows the interface to negotiate the speed setting.

Modes

Interface subtype configuration mode

Usage Guidelines

Use the auto keyword to reset the default setting.

Examples

The following example changes the speed to 1G.

device# configure terminal
device(config)# interface Ethernet 0/1
device(config-if-eth-0/1)# speed 1000
device(config-if-eth-0/1)# no shutdown