Ethernet Configuration (Dual Port)

1

From the Link150 menu bar, click Settings.

Opens the Settings menu.

2

From the Settings menu, in the Communication submenu, click Ethernet Configuration (Dual Port).

Displays the Ethernet port settings options.

3

Select frame format, speed and mode for Ethernet port 1 and port 2, and protection level.

Selects the Ethernet port options.

4

Click Apply Changes.

Updates the Ethernet port settings of Link150 gateway.

MAC address

A unique media access control address of the Link150 gateway. The MAC address is printed on the side label of the Link150 gateway.

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Frame format

Used to select the format for data sent over an Ethernet connection.

• Ethernet II

• 802.3

• Auto (Factory setting)

Port 1 Enable

Allows Ethernet port 1 to be disabled if unused. This option is not available if Ethernet port 2 is disabled, or if both ports have active links.

Speed and Mode

Allows to select different speed and transmission mode.

For the auto-negotiation option, the Link150 gateway automatically negotiates the physical Ethernet connection speed and transmission mode for Ethernet port 1.

Port 2 Enable

Allows Ethernet port 2 to be disabled if unused. This option is not available if Ethernet port 1 is disabled, or if both ports have active links.

Speed and Mode

Allows to select different speed and transmission mode.

For the auto-negotiation option, the Link150 gateway automatically negotiates the physical Ethernet connection speed and transmission for Ethernet port 2.

Enable

Enables the broadcast storm protection.

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Protection Level

Defines the storm protection level. The Link150 gateway limits the amount of information it broadcasts or rebroadcasts (based on this setting) to reduce collisions or network traffic.

• Highest

• High

• Medium high

• Medium low

• Low

• Lowest