Allied Telesis AT-RS710TX Installation Manual page 25

AT-RS710TX, AT-RS718TX, and AT-FS708 Switches Installation Guide
The auto-negotiation protocol also includes automatic sensing of a port's duplex
mode, allowing auto-negotiation-capable end-system devices to not only
configure the speed but also change to full duplex for even higher traffic
throughput. This is particularly useful in environments where NICs are being
replaced or desktop workstations are moved. Each time a new device is
connected to a switch's port or a device is moved from one port to another, auto-
negotiation will automatically reconfigure each port without any intervention
from a network administrator.
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