link-mode

Syntax

link-mode (full-duplex | half-duplex);

Hierarchy Level

[edit interfaces interface-name]

Description

Set the device's link connection characteristic.

Default

The router's management Ethernet interface, fxp0, autonegotiates whether to operate in full-duplex or half-duplex mode. Fast Ethernet interfaces can operate in either full-duplex or half-duplex mode, and all other interfaces operate only in full-duplex mode.

Options

full-duplex—Connection is full duplex.

half-duplex—Connection is half duplex.

Usage Guidelines

See Configure the Link Characteristics.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.
interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.