Flow control

Using flow control, you can prevent the loss of data packets if a partner network cannot process incoming data packets, for example due to a memory overflow. In this case, the receiver signals the sender to pause the data transmission for a certain period of time.

SNMP ID:
2.23.21.11 
Telnet path:
Setup > Interfaces > Ethernet-ports
Possible values:
Auto
If auto-negotiation is enabled, the flow control is performed automatically according to the capabilities of the partner (symmetric, asymmetric).
Note: If auto-negotiation is disabled, no flow control takes place.
On
Enables symmetrical flow control when auto-negotiation is disabled.
Off
Disables the flow control when auto-negotiation is enabled.