The trick here is that you have to manually set both sides. You would not believe the number of times that I've seen production networks with auto-negotiation set on the PC and full duplex/speed 100 manually set on the switch. That doesn't work one bit.
Frank Jimenez, CCIE #5738 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kevin Stone Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 3:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Auto-Negotiation or Manual Configuration [7:58904] Just read this article that outlines some of the issues with auto-negotiation - http://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2002/1209tolly.html We always use manual configuration on network devices, and typically on computers. There are always exceptions but they are pretty rare. -Kevin > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:10 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Auto-Negotiation or Manual Configuration [7:58904] > > > From my experience in networking I made my mind that manual > configuration of speed and mode is the better choice. > > Cisco recommends fixed configuration too. > > For my surprise, 802.3 specification states: > > "It is strongly recommended that Auto-Negotiation be used > ..." "Manual configuration is not recommended" > > That sounds weird for me. Any thoughts? > Report misconduct > and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=59033&t=58904 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
