On 9/3/06, Pete Theisen <petetheisen@verizon.net> wrote:
> On Sunday 03 September 2006 15:59, Chuck Hast wrote:
> > Pete,
> > When I used to do cellular coverage studies for mobile data services, I
> > found a bit more out about the operation of these things. Those that offer
> > CDMA as the network system have a piece that still depends on the old
> > DUN (Dial Up Network) dialer, that piece has a timer that will drop the
> > connection between the subscriber unit and the tower, but the overlaying
> > connection still remains.
>
> Hi Chuck!
>
> Looking at kppp now. The pppd timeout was 30 seconds, I ran it up as high as
> it would go, 60 seconds. It is set to disconnect on x server shutdown, but
> that is like shutting down KDE, isn't it?
>
> There are two redial options unset, one to redial on disconnect the other to
> redial on no carrier. What I am seeing when it messes up is that there are a
> lot of bytes going out and none coming in.
>
> What do you think?
>
I think that there was a negociation between the base and the subscriber
unit in terms of the timers, but if you are SENDING data it should NOT hang
up on you. It should only do so if both legs of the VC are idle, something
is not right that is for sure. Is there a way to capture any error
codes that are
generated when the link dies?
-- Chuck Hast -- KP4DJT -- To paraphrase my flight instructor; "the only dumb question is the one you DID NOT ask resulting in my going out and having to identify your bits and pieces in the midst of torn and twisted metal." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is provided as an unmoderated internet service by Networked Knowledge Systems (NKS). Views and opinions expressed in messages posted are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NKS or any of its employees.
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