On Linux operating systems, the mii-tool utility checks or sets the status of a network interface’s MII (Media Independent Interface) unit. Many Ethernet adapters use an MII to autonegotiate link speed and duplex setting.
Syntax
mii-tool [-v, –verbose] [-V, –version] [-R, –reset] [-r, –restart] [-w, –watch] [-l, –log] [-A, –advertise=media,…] [-F, –force=media] [interface …]
Options
Examples
mii-tool -v
Displays information similar to the example output below.
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product info: Yukon 88E1011 rev 4 basic mode: autonegotiation enabled basic status: autonegotiation complete, link ok capabilities: 1000baseT-FD 100baseTx-FD 100baseTx-HD 10baseT-FD 10baseT-HD advertising: 1000baseT-HD 1000baseT-FD 100baseTx-FD 100baseTx-HD 10baseT-FD 10baseT-HD flow-control link partner: 1000baseT-FD 100baseTx-FD 100baseTx-HD 10baseT-FD 10baseT-HD
Related commands
ifconfig — View or modify the configuration of network interfaces.
