[pptp-server] timeout problems

[robert]

In ppp options file, add the line:
idle <time in seconds after which to disconnect the user>

On Friday 06 July 2001 09:35, Jakob Perz wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm not sure if this specific timeout questions has been posted before; I
> searched the mailing list archives and didn't find anything so please
> don't beat me if I'm wrong :-)
>
> Ok, here's my question:
> Imagine an established pptp connection.
> When will this connection timeout?
>
> It's clear that clients might set timeout values, but what about the
> server? In what circumstances would the pptpd disconnect a client due to
> timeout?
>
> Is there an automatic timeout disconnect after a certain period of time
> without any traffic through the tunnel or is there a timeout if the
> network connection beyond the vpn (which is internet) timeouts?
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> jakob
>
>
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> Jakob Perz
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