Sets the mode in which the connection is established from the device to this BGP neighbor.
Note: All three modes accept connections initiated by the neighbor.
- SNMP ID:
- 2.93.1.2.10
- Console path:
- Setup > Routing-Protocols > BGP > Neighbors
- Possible values:
- Operating
- In this mode the device attempts to connect to the BGP neighbor as soon as, among other things, one of the following conditions is met:
- The BGP neighbor is completely configured.
- You execute the action Manual start.
- You start the device.
- The BGP instance is enabled under .
- You enable this BGP neighbor under Operating.
Note: If the connection cannot be established actively, it will be tried again after 120 seconds. - Passive
- In this mode the device does not actively connect to the BGP neighbor; instead, it waits for a connection request from the BGP neighbor.
- Delayed
- In this mode the device waits for a timeout before it tries to connect to the BGP neighbor. The conditions for establishing a connection are the same as for the "Active" mode. The delay time is set under
- Default:
- Operating
