| Description | Setting this object to reset(2) causes a
transition to the START state of Fig 9-2 in
section 9 [IEEE 802.3 Std] for a 10Mb/s repeater,
and to the START state of Fig 27-2 in section 27
of that standard for a 100Mb/s repeater.
Setting this object to noReset(1) has no effect.
The agent will always return the value noReset(1)
when this object is read.
After receiving a request to set this variable to
reset(2), the agent is allowed to delay the reset
for a short period. For example, the implementor
may choose to delay the reset long enough to allow
the SNMP response to be transmitted. In any
event, the SNMP response must be transmitted.
This action does not reset the management counters
defined in this document nor does it affect the
portAdminStatus parameters. Included in this
action is the execution of a disruptive Self-Test
with the following characteristics: a) The nature
of the tests is not specified. b) The test resets
the repeater but without affecting management
information about the repeater. c) The test does
not inject packets onto any segment. d) Packets
received during the test may or may not be
transferred. e) The test does not interfere with
management functions.
After performing this self-test, the agent will
update the repeater health information (including
rptrInfoOperStatus), and send a rptrInfoResetEvent
notification. |