ADTRAN 1000R Series keepalive <period> <retries>

Command Reference Guide Tunnel Configuration Command Set

keepalive <period> <retries>

Use the keepalive command to periodically send keepalive packets to verify the integrity of the tunnel

from end to end. Use the no form of this command to disable keepalives.

Syntax Description

<period> Defines the time interval (in seconds) between transmitted keepalive packets

(valid range: 1 to 32,767 seconds).

<retries> Defines the number of times to retry after failed keepalives before determining

that the tunnel endpoint is down (valid range: 1 to 255 times).

Default Values

By default, keepalives are disabled. When enabled, the keepalive period default s to 10 seconds and the

retry count defaults to 3 time s.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900

Series units.

Command History

Release 9.1 Command was introduced.

Functional Notes

Keepalives do no t have to b e con fi gured on both e nds o f th e tun nel in orde r to wo rk. A tu nnel is no t a ware

of incoming keepalive packets.

Usage Examples

The following example enables keepalive with a period of 30 seconds and a r etry count of 5 times:

(config)#interface tunnel 1

(config-tunnel 1)#keepalive 30 5