Port Settings

The Port Settings page enables you to view and configure settings for the port that physically connects the WAP device to a local area network.

To view and configure LAN settings:

1. Select LAN > Port Settings in the navigation area.

The Operational Status area shows the type of port used for the LAN port and the Link characteristics, as configured in the Administrative Settings area. If the settings change through configuration or auto negotiation, you can click Refresh to show the latest settings.

2. Enable or disable Auto Negotiation.
• When enabled, the port negotiates with its link partner to set the fastest link speed and duplex mode available.
• When disabled, you can manually configure the port speed and duplex mode.
3. If autonegotiation is disabled, select a Port Speed (10/100 Mb/s) and the duplex mode (Half- or Full-duplex).
4. Enable or disable Green Ethernet Mode.
• Green Ethernet Mode is a power-saving mode that reduces Ethernet chip power. When the signal from a link partner is not present.
• The Green Ethernet Mode is enabled, the WAP device automatically enters a low-power mode when energy on the line is lost, and it resumes normal operation when energy is detected. In addition, during low-link utilization, both ends of the Ethernet link can disable portions of the physical layer circuitry to save power.
5. Click Save. The changes are saved to the Startup Configuration.