mdix
The mdix Interface Configuration (Ethernet) mode command enables cable crossover on a given
interface. To disable cable crossover, use the no form of this command.
Syntax
mdix {on | auto}
no mdix
Parameters
■
on — Manual mdix
■
auto — Automatic mdi/mdix
Default Setting
■
auto for ports 42-46
■
on for port 41
■
off for ports 1-40
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet) mode
Command Usage
Auto: All possibilities to connect a PC with cross or normal cables are supported and are
automatically detected.
On: It is possible to connect to a PC only with a normal cable and to connect to another device
only with a cross cable.
No: It is possible to connect to a PC only with a cross cable and to connect to another device only
with a normal cable.
Example
In the following example, automatic crossover is enabled on port 1/e5.
Console(config)# interface ethernet 1/e5
Console(config-if)# mdix auto
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Ethernet Configuration Commands
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