They will auto-negotiate to the fastest common link mode, provided you
haven't hard-coded a specific speed & duplex.
If you're going to hard-code the speed & duplex there are a few simple
rules to follow:
a) You *must* hard-code the speed & duplex on both sides of the
ethernet link to the *same* values
b) If you can't set the speed & duplex on one side (ie you're using an
unmanaged switch), *don't* set it on the other; let them auto-negotiate.
In the case of B), if the two sides don't auto-negotiate properly
you've got a case where you *really* need a managed switch.
These days it's extremely uncommon for auto-negotiation to not just work.
David Lloyd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> previously uttered:
Does that mean when I plug this in I have to configure the ports
manually to
operate at 1000tx? I thought most switches where plug and go if you know
what I mean, though I have never dealt with anything expensive before.
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Phil Brutsche
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