Network Interface Configuration
Configure the FastEthernet interface

From the Network Interfaces > FastEthernet Setting Tab, the speed and duplex settings can be configured . Also, the interface can be enabled or disabled. It is not recommended to configure an IP address on the Ethernet port. However, it is best to lock in the speed and duplex settings dependant on the connected switch.

The FastEthernet interface can be monitored using the FastEthernet Status Tab .

The IOS CLI configuration to lock in the speed and duplex is shown in Figure . The interface can be enabled or disabled using IOS CLI as well . Figure displays the Ethernet choices. Some switches with inline power do not fully support Ethernet speed auto-negotiation.