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Software Configuration
The following sections describe the features that can be configured. Refer to the
iView² online help for iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II module configuration information.
Assigning IP Information
When the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II is installed in an iMediaChassis, use UMA to
manage the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II without an IP address (refer to the iView² online
help for more information on UMA). When the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II is not
installed in an iMediaChassis, SNMP-management is not accessible until the iMcV-
Giga-FiberLinX-II IP information (e.g., IP address, subnet mask, etc.) is configured
(using iConfig, a serial port craft connection, or DHCP). After assigning iMcV-Giga-
FiberLinX-II an IP address, use iView² or another SNMP-compatible Network
Management System (NMS) to remotely configure, monitor and manage the iMcV-
Giga-FiberLinX-II.
Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode, and Speed
The DATA and EXT MGMT ports on the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II module Auto
Negotiate for speed and duplex mode. This module also provides the option of
selectively advertising or forcing the speed and duplex mode.
Auto Negotiation
The iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II ships from the factory with Auto Negotiation enabled on
the twisted-pair ports. In this mode, the ports negotiate for speed and duplex.
Forcing the Speed and Duplex Mode
Manually set the twisted-pair ports on the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II for 10 Mbps or
100, or 1000 Mbps operation at Half- or Full-Duplex (i.e., 10 Mbps Full-Duplex, 10
Mbps Half-Duplex, 100 Mbps Full-Duplex, 100 Mbps Half-Duplex, 1000 Mbps Full-
Duplex, 1000 Mbps Half-Duplex). The Optics Port operates at 1000Mbps Full-
Duplex.
Selective Advertising
Selective Advertising, when used in combination with Auto Negotiation, advertises
only the configured speed and duplex mode for the twisted pair port. If a specific
speed and/or duplex mode are desired, IMC Networks recommends using Selective
Advertising, rather than Force Mode, when connecting to devices that only use Auto
Negotiation.
