
Micrel, Inc.
KSZ8864RMN
April 2012
23
M9999-043012-1.5
If auto-negotiation is not supported or the KSZ8864RMN link partner is forced to bypass auto-negotiation, then the
KSZ8864RMN sets its operating mode by observing the signal at its receiver. This is known as parallel detection, and
allows the KSZ8864RMN to establish link by listening for a fixed signal protocol in the absence of auto-negotiation
advertisement protocol. The auto-negotiation link up process is shown in Figure 3:
Figure 3. Auto-Negotiation