Loopback Detection; Figure 4.56 L2 Switching > Loopback Detection > Global Settings; Figure 4.57 L2 Switching > Loopback Detection > Port Settings - Advantech EKI-7706 Series User Manual

4.5.13

Loopback Detection

The Loopback Detection function is used to detect looped links. By sending detection
frames and then checking to see if the frames returned to any port on the device, the
function is used to detect loops.
4.5.13.1 Global Settings
The Global Settings page allows you to configure the state (enabled or disabled) of
the function, select the interval at which frames are transmitted and the delay before
recovery.
To access this page, click L2 Switching > Loopback Detection > Global Settings.
Figure 4.56 L2 Switching > Loopback Detection > Global Settings
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
Item
State
Interval
Recover Time
Apply
The ensuing table for Loopback Detection Global Information lists the following
settings (informational only):
State, Interval and Recover Time
4.5.13.2 Port Settings
The Port Settings page allows you to select ports that are detected by the loopback
detection function and configure their status (enabled or disabled).
To access this page, click L2 Switching > Loopback Detection > Port Settings.
Figure 4.57 L2 Switching > Loopback Detection > Port Settings
Description
Select Enabled or Disabled to setup the loopback mode.
Enter the variable in seconds (1 to 32767) to set the interval at which
frames are transmitted.
Enter the variable in seconds (60 to 1000000) to define the delay
before recovery.
Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.
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