When this object is set to the value of open(2), the station should go into the open state. of reset(3), then the station should do a reset. On a reset, all MIB counters should retain their values, if possible. Other side affects are dependent on the hardware chip set. When this object is set to the value of close(4), the station should go into the stopped state by removing itself from the ring. Setting this object to a value of no-op(1) has no effect. When read, this object always has a value of no-op(1).