[Dx4win] Staying Connected to TELNET

[Larry Alkoff]

On Tue, 05 Nov 2002 11:34:05 -0500, Ted Sarah - W8TTS wrote:

>Hi Larry,
>
>I think the main reason that I don't loose my cluster connections is
>because I use the ping (Stay Alive) option of DX-Telnet.  Even on slow
>spot days, it pings once ever 10 minutes and keeps the connection
>active.  I can stay connected for a VERY long time this way.
>
>73 - Ted

I just got bounced off my Telnet connnection.

In experiment #2 I have my mail program running and set to request new mail every 5 minutes.
This should be the equivalent of your ping.
Lets see how long it stays connected.

Larry



Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TX