By default, the Tri-Rate Ethernet copper interfaces on MX-series routers operate at 1 Gbps. Tri-Rate Ethernet copper interfaces can also be configured to operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps.
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Note: When you configure the Tri-Rate Ethernet copper interface to operate at 1 Gbps, autonegotiation must be enabled. |
To configure a Tri-Rate Ethernet copper interface to operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps, include the speed statement at the [edit interfaces ge-fpc/pic/port] hierarchy level:
- [edit interfaces ge-fpc/pic/port]
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speed (10m | 100m | 1g);
For information about configuring the link mode, see Configuring the Link Characteristics.