Adding a Description for an Interface 11
Configuring a Range of Interfaces 12
Configuring and Using Interface Range Macros 13
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces 15
Setting the Interface Speed and Duplex Parameters 15
Configuring IEEE 802.3x Flow Control 16
Shutting Down and Restarting the Interface 17
Configuring the Console Media Type 19
Configuring the USB Inactivity Timeout 20
Monitoring Interface Characteristics 21
Monitoring Interface Status 21
Clearing and Resetting Interfaces and Counters 22
Configuration Examples for Interface Characteristics 22
Configuring a Range of Interfaces: Examples 22
Configuring and Using Interface Range Macros: Examples 23
Setting Interface Speed and Duplex Mode: Example 23
Configuring the Console Media Type: Example 23
Configuring the USB Inactivity Timeout: Example 24
Additional References for the Interface Characteristics Feature 24
Feature History and Information for Configuring Interface Characteristics 25
Configuring Auto-MDIX 27
CHAPTER 2
Prerequisites for Auto-MDIX 27
Restrictions for Auto-MDIX 27
Information About Configuring Auto-MDIX 27
Auto-MDIX on an Interface 27
How to Configure Auto-MDIX 28
Configuring Auto-MDIX on an Interface 28
Example for Configuring Auto-MDIX 29
Additional References 30
Feature History and Information for Auto-MDIX 30
Configuring LLDP, LLDP-MED, and Wired Location Service 31
CHAPTER 3
Finding Feature Information 31
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