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## [Is there a way to disable software flow control on the ConnectPort X4 and X4-H?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-software-flow-control-on-the-connectport-x4-and-x4-h/11708)

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**Author:** [@bgardels](https://forums.digi.com/u/bgardels)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-software-flow-control-on-the-connectport-x4-and-x4-h/11708 "2013-09-28T12:09:16Z")

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I am using the SerialOpen() routine in digi\_serial.py and no matter what I pass it for parameters the gateway always has software flow control enabled. If I select N for none or H for hardware, the web UI shows XON XOFF…