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Physical Connection, Management States, Definition

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5-8 Using the Hub Table 5-5. Physical Connection Management States Physical Connection Management States Definition Active Break The port is incorporated into the token ring path. A port connection has been broken and a restart process has begun. Connect Join Next Off Signal Both ends of the port's requested connection are synchronized. This signal ensures that both ends of a connection can enter the active state together. The port is exchanging connection information with its neighboring ports. The port is in an Off state. The port is ready to transmit data. Trace The port recognizes a fault condition and is trying to detect its location. Verify The port is in the process of entering the Active state. Maintenance (Maint) The port has moved from the Off state to the Maint state, which can be used to determine the status of the neighboring machine.

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5-8
Using the Hub
Table 5-5.
Physical Connection Management States
Physical Connection
Management States
Definition
Active
The port is incorporated into the token ring
path.
Break
A port connection has been broken and a
restart process has begun.
Connect
Both ends of the port’s requested connection
are synchronized.
Join
This signal ensures that both ends of a
connection can enter the active state together.
Next
The port is exchanging connection information
with its neighboring ports.
Off
The port is in an Off state.
Signal
The port is ready to transmit data.
Trace
The port recognizes a fault condition and is
trying to detect its location.
Verify
The port is in the process of entering the
Active state.
Maintenance (Maint)
The port has moved from the Off state to the
Maint state, which can be used to determine
the status of the neighboring machine.