Configuring the WSM using Device Manager

Setting port parameters

You can set port parameters such as speed, flow control, and negotiation mode for the port link through the Port tab of the Port dialog box. You can also enable VLAN tagging, and RMON for the port.

To set port parameters:

1. From the Device view, select a port orientation (Front or Back).
2. Select a port.

The port is highlighted.

3. From the menu bar, choose Edit > WSM Card > Port/Back Port.

The Web Switching Module Port dialog box opens to the General tab.

4. Click the Port tab.

The Port tab opens.

5. Use the fields on the Port tab to make port configurations.

Browse opens a selection list of available choices. See Browsing a read only dialog box.

6. Click Set > Apply > Close.

The configuration is applied to the Port and the dialog box closes.

7. To save the change, right-click the WSM card and choose one of the following from the shortcut menu:
• Save configuration (backup)--Saves changes to the active and backup WSM configuration blocks.
• Save configuration (no backup)--Saves changes to the active WSM configuration block.

See also

• Editing ports
• Configuring VLAN tagging
• Enabling or disabling filtering on a port
• Applying filters to a port
• About the device view
• About ports
• Port statistics
• Port--General tab fields
• Port trunking