Description

Is it possible to configure 1G/Full on SSR WAN interface?

Symptoms

  • Can speed and duplex be forced to 1G Full ?

Solution

No.

Per IEEE industry standard specs, auto-negotiation is mandatory on 1G and 10G RJ45.

 

 

 

Reference:

 

SSR documentation, link speed options

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/session-smart-router/docs/config_command_guide#configure-authority-router-node-device-interface-link-settings

 

Juniper EX KB on the topic: 

KB22315 [juniper.net] https://supportportal.juniper.net/s/article/EX-The-behavior-of-Gigabit-Ethernet-interfaces-when-no-auto-negotiation-with-1000-full-is-configured

 

Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gigabit_Ethernet (includes other references)

"Autonegotiation is a requirement for 1000BASE-T implementations"

 

Modification History

2026-04-02 : Article Created