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title: "Can I detect ethernet cable connection?"
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author: "John"
created: "2023-04-05T10:41:28+09:00"
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# Can I detect ethernet cable connection?

## Question

Asked by John on 2023-04-05 in Ethernet Chips.

Hello,

Can I detect an ethernet cable connection or disconnection in W5500?

Is there some interrupt or register regarding ethernet cable connection or disconnection?

Thank you!

## Replies

### Reply 1 by Eugeny, 2023-04-06

Yes, PHYCFGR bit 0.

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