ADTRAN 1000R Series

Command Reference Guide Tunnel Configuration Command Set

dial-backup maximum-retry <attempts>

Use the dial-backup maximum-retry command to select the number of calls the router will make when

attempting to backup a link. Use the no form of this command to return to the default state. For more

detailed information on PPP dial-backup functionality, refer to the Functional Notes and Technology

Review sections of the command dial-backup call-mode [answer | answer-always | originate |

originate-answer | originate-answer-always] on page 1119.

Syntax Description

<attempts> Selects the number of call retries that will be made after a link failure (valid range:

0 to 15).

Setting this value to 0 will allow unlimited retries during the time the network is

failed.

Default Values

By default, dial-backup maximum-retry is set to 0 attempts.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 1000R, 3000, 4000, and 5000 Series units.

Command History

Release 1.1 Command was introduced.

Release 5.1 Command was expanded to include the PPP interface.

Usage Examples

The following example co nfigures the AOS to retry a dial- backup call four times be fore considering ba ckup

operation not available:

(config)#interface ppp 1

(config-ppp 1)#dial-backup maximum-retry 4