Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 15:11:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug <Doug@gorean.org> To: Gunnar Flygt <flygt@sr.se> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org> Subject: Re: Changing from simplex to dublex Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.05.9906281511030.7668-100000@dt054n86.san.rr.com> In-Reply-To: <19990625083441.A3528@sr.se>
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On Fri, 25 Jun 1999, Gunnar Flygt wrote:
> Is it possible to change a running network card form simplex to
> full-duplex without taking it down? I forgot to set the full-duplex flag
> when I started the machine. It was on a hub before but is on a switch
> now. It was set to media: autoselect but it chooses simplex by it self.
> The switch is set to autonegotiate also
It depends on the switch and the card, but in general the answer
is yes. If it's a good card, worst thing it'll do is tell you "no" when
you try it. Check out the man pages for ifconfig and your card's driver
for more details.
Good luck,
Doug
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