How To Configure Auto-Mdix - Cisco Catalyst 2960 series Configuration Manual
Consolidated platform configuration guide, ios release 15.2(4)e
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How to Configure Auto-MDIX
to connect to other switches or repeaters. With auto-MDIX enabled, you can use either type of cable to connect
to other devices, and the interface automatically corrects for any incorrect cabling. For more information about
cabling requirements, see the hardware installation guide.
This table shows the link states that result from auto-MDIX settings and correct and incorrect cabling.
Table 7: Link Conditions and Auto-MDIX Settings
Local Side Auto-MDIX
On
On
Off
Off
How to Configure Auto-MDIX
Configuring Auto-MDIX on an Interface
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. configure terminal
3. interface interface-id
4. speed auto
5. duplex auto
6. end
7. copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Switch> enable
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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Remote Side Auto-MDIX
With Correct Cabling
On
Link up
Off
Link up
On
Link up
Off
Link up
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password if
prompted.
With Incorrect Cabling
Link up
Link up
Link up
Link down
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