[CLUE-Tech] OT: DSL QoS Revisited

[Randy Arabie]

On Sat, 23 Mar 2002, Dave Anselmi wrote:

> A few weeks ago I noticed that whenever I went to get mail I had to wait for the link to come up.  I think that
> if the link goes down, the modem will try to reconnect (if you set it that way, the default).  It probably gives
> up after a bit, but tries again if there is traffic to deliver.  So it's a little like dial on demand.
> 
> I was worried that would cause trouble running a server on my link, but it seems not to.  Haven't tested
> thoroughly though.

It has not caused any problems with my servers.  I just find it frustrating with I try to ssh in from the outside and can't get in.

> I don't know why DSL behaves this way but since there are 2 layers of providers it doesn't surprise me.  So far
> though it isn't a concern for me.

Yes.  And it makes troubleshooting that much more fun ;)
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Cheers!

Randy

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