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From: Frank <frank@bart.esiee.fr>
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	from fbsd_user@a1poweruser.com on Tue, Jan 20, 2004 at 09:46:35AM -0500
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Subject: Re: how to force network interface ?
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On Tue, Jan 20, 2004 at 09:46:35AM -0500, fbsd_user wrote:
> Are you sure all your down stream switches and hubs are full-duplex?
> If one is not, it will force the whole leg to it's setting.

yes I am sure 

I have tested the 3 possibility
I am able to parameter on my switch

half
full
auto

in any case the interface always comes up
in HALF DUPLEX on the server...