Netgear GS752TXS - Stackable Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual

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Chapter 4:  Configuring Switching Information 
 
GS752TXS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 
 
To configure port settings:
1. 
To configure settings for a physical port, click PORTS.
2. 
To configure settings for a Link Aggregation Group (LAG), click LAGS
3. 
To configure settings for both physical ports and LAGs, click ALL.
4. 
Select the check box next to the port or LAG to configure. You can select multiple ports and 
LAGs to apply the same setting to the selected interfaces. Select the check box in the 
heading row to apply the same settings to all interfaces.
5. 
Configure or view the settings:
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Description
. Enter the description string to be attached to a port. The string can be 
up to 64 characters in length.
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Port Type. 
For most ports this field is blank. Otherwise, the possible values are:
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MON: Indicates that the port is a monitoring port. For additional information about 
port monitoring, see 
268.
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LAG: Indicates that the port is a member of a Link Aggregation trunk. For more 
information, see 
92.
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Admin Mode
. Use the menu to select the port control administration state, which can 
be one of the following:
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Enable: The port can participate in the network (default). 
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Disable: The port is administratively down and does not participate in the network.
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Port Speed
. Use the menu to select the port’s speed and duplex mode. If you select 
Auto, the duplex mode and speed will be set by the auto-negotiation process. The 
port’s maximum capability (full duplex and 1000 Mbps) will be advertised. Otherwise, 
your selection will determine the port’s duplex mode and transmission rate. The 
factory default is Auto.
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Physical Status
. Indicates the physical port’s speed and duplex mode
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Link Status
. Indicates whether the Link is up or down.