Frank Altpeter wrote:
> Hi list,
>
> I've got a question regarding the auto sensing of port type. One of
> our customers is connected via a LAN. Our endpoint is a HP switch,
> statically configured to do 10mbit/s full-duplex, and the customer's
> endpoint is a monowall on soekris hardware.
> While we were not able how to statically configure the port type, the
> monowall seems to synchronize to 10mbit/s half-duplex while the switch
> tells to do 10mbit/s full-duplex.
> This is producing packet loss.
>
> Is there any knowledge about this?
>   
This is standard behaviour. If one port is forced to full duplex and 
isnt' autonegotiating, the client side port will recieve no negotiation 
and assume half-duplex.

You generally shouldn't force the properties of an ethernet port unless 
you're using poor hardware with known issues (like some old cisco and 
3com gear).

Thanks,
adam.