Nortel Networks L2TP Network Router User Manual


 
Configuring L2TP Services
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Parameter: Retransmit Timer (seconds)
Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > L2TP > L2TP Configuration
Default: 1
Options: 1 to 60 seconds
Function: Indicates the number of seconds that the LNS waits for an acknowledgment
from the LAC before resending packets.
Instructions: If you are experiencing many timeouts during L2TP tunnel negotiation or
during a session, set this value to a number greater than the default. Otherwise,
accept the default.
MIB Object ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.5.23.2.1.7
Parameter: Maximum Retransmit
Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > L2TP > L2TP Configuration
Default: 1
Options: 1 to 60
Function: Specifies the maximum number of times the LNS retransmits packets to the
LAC.
Instructions: If you are experiencing many timeouts during L2TP tunnel negotiation or
during a session, set this value to a number greater than the default. Otherwise,
accept the default.
MIB Object ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.5.23.2.1.8
Parameter: Hello Timer (seconds)
Path: Configuration Manager > Protocols > IP > L2TP > L2TP Configuration
Default: 60
Options: 1 to 60 seconds
Function: Indicates the maximum number of seconds that can elapse without data activity
before the LNS sends a packet through the tunnel to the LAC to check the
connection.
Instructions: Set this parameter to a smaller number only if the connection is not stable.
Otherwise, accept the default.
MIB Object ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18.3.5.23.2.1.9