SNLS504E October 2015 – May 2024 DP83867CS , DP83867E , DP83867IS
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If 1000BASE-T mode is selected during the priority resolution, the second goal of Auto-Negotiation is to resolve Master or Slave configuration. The Master mode priority is given to the device that supports multiport nodes, such as switches and repeaters. Single node devices such as DTE or NIC card takes lower Master mode priority.