Configuring The Port Speed; Mdi Mdix Connection Modes (10Base - Allied Telesis SwitchBlade x908 Series Software Reference Manual

Make sure that the configuration of the switch matches the configuration of the device at the
far end of the link. In particular, avoid having one end autonegotiate duplex mode while the
other end is fixed. For example, if you set one end of a link to autonegotiate and fix the other
end at full duplex, the autonegotiating end cannot determine that the fixed end is full duplex
capable. Therefore, the autonegotiating end selects half-duplex operation. This results in a
duplex mismatch and packet loss. To avoid this, either fix the mode at both ends, or use
autonegotiation at both ends.

Configuring the port speed

To set the port speed to 1000 kbps on port 1.0.1
awplus#configure terminal
awplus(config-if)#configure interface
port1.0.1
awplus(config-if)#speed 1000
MDI MDIX Connection Modes (10BASE-T)
The IEEE 802.3 standard defines a series of Media Dependant interface types and their physical
connections. For twisted pair (10BASE-T) networking, the standard defines that connectors
that conform to the IEC 60603-7 standard. The following diagram shows a connector of this
type.
Figure 14-1: Connector used for 10BASE-T networks
Connections to 10BASE-T networks may either be straight though (MDI) or a crossover. The
crossover connection can be achieved by using either a crossover cable or by integrating the
crossover function within the device. In the latter situation, the connector referred to as an
MDIX connection. Refer to your switch's hardware reference for more detailed information on
physical connections cabling.
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Software Reference for SwitchBlade® x908, x900 and x600 Series Switches
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AlliedWare Plus Operating System - Software Version 5.3.1
Enter the config terminal mode.
Enter the Config-Interface mode to
configure port 1.0.1
Set the port speed for port 1.0.1 to
1000 kbps.
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