Netgear XSM4324FS User Manual - Page 276

M4300 Intelligent Edge Series Fully Managed Stackable Switches Configure the Port Link Flap Settings You can configure the port link flap settings, which determine when a port is automatically placed in the disabled state. You can also configure the automatic recovery settings, which allows a port to be automatically activated again. To configure the port link flap settings: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. The login window opens. 3. Enter admin as the user name, enter your local device password, and click the Login button. The first time that you log in, no password is required. However, you then must specify a local device password to use each subsequent time that you log in. The System Information page displays. 4. Select Switching > Ports > Link Flap Configuration. \ 5. Configure the following settings: • Admin Mode. Select the Enable or Disable radio button. This setting determines the link flap configuration administrative mode. For you to be able to configure the link flap settings, you must select Enable. The default is Disable. • Max-Count. Enter the maximum number of flaps that are allowed before the port is placed in the disabled state. By default, the number is 5. You can enter a number from 2 to 10. This setting applies only if the Admin Mode Enable radio button is selected. • Duration. Enter the maximum period in seconds during which the number of link flaps is counted. If the number of link flaps on the port is greater than or equal to the number that you enter in the Max-Count field, the port is placed in the disabled state. By default, the period is 10 seconds. You can enter a period from 3 to 200 seconds. This setting applies only if the Admin Mode Enable radio button is selected. Configure Switching Information 276 User Manual