netAlly EtherScope nXG Controlled Edition User Manual page 233

AutoTest App and Profiles
The default is Auto negotiation.
When speed is set to Auto, EtherScope auto-
negotiates to the highest possible speed/duplex
supported by the link partner. You can select a
fixed speed/duplex for the copper interface. For
10 and 100 Mbps you can optionally force the
speed and duplex.
This setting does not force the link speed/-
duplex on the fiber interface, but does control
which speed is attempted first when using a
multi-rate SFP. As a result, this setting can
enable the EtherScope to connect faster via
fiber.
Link Persistence
Link Persistence controls product behavior
prior to link and also after link goes down.
Link Persistence and Establishing Link: When
enabled there is no timeout on how long to
wait for link to be established. When disabled,
the link step fail if not successful in 25 to 30
seconds.
Link Persistence and Link Dropping: When
enabled and link drops, the unit attempts to
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