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Chapter 4 Manage the Switch via RSLogix 5000 Software
Port Configuration
Properties
Use this tab to configure the basic switch port settings. These settings determine
how data is received and sent between the switch and the attached device.
You must be online to configure the port features. Most of the information on
this tab is not displayed if you are offline.
Port Configuration
In this field Values are Comments
Unit • Base (for example, 1783-MS10T).
• Expansion module (for example, 1783-MX08T).
Where the port resides.
Port The port number includes the port type (Fa for Fast Ethernet and
Gi for Gigabit Ethernet), the base or expansion module number
(1, 2, or 3), and the specific port number. For example:
• Gi1/1 is Gigabit Ethernet port 1 on the base.
• Fa2/1 is Fast Ethernet port 1 on the first expansion module.
The port selected for configuration.
Enable Check to enable the port.
Clear the checkbox to manually disable (shut down) the port.
We recommend that you disable the port if the port is not
in use and is not attached to a device. You can
troubleshoot a suspected unauthorized connection by
manually disabling the port.