Re: (PM) Quick Questions About Padding

Douglas Michaud (admin6@teleport.com)
Tue, 06 Apr 1999 10:26:27 -0700

In message <00a401be804f$bccc4d30$34fb76cc@burgoyne.com>, "Sparky" writes:
>Adding to Nicks question is there a way to change teh padding levels on the
>pm3 themselves?

no. FDL or buildout or padding or whatever you want to call it is not
a configurable option on the pm3. even if it was, you'd need to do it
in concert with the telco to have the proper effect.

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>Sparky
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Nick Seraphin <nicks@homer.eaglequest.com>
>To: <portmaster-users@livingston.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 10:49 AM
>Subject: (PM) Quick Questions About Padding
>
>
>:
>:
>: I know that problems with line padding can cause slow connection speeds.
>: However, I'm wondering how else padding could affect things.
>:
>: Specifically, with channelized T1's...
>:
>: Can incorrect padding on the T1 line cause...
>:
>: 1) Disconnects?
>:
>: 2) Retrains?
>:
>: 3) Slow throughput despite a higher connect speed?
>:
>:
>: Also...
>:
>: I know I've seen posts saying that line padding settings can vary from
>: telco to telco as to what works for various ISP's, but I've also seen alot
>: of posts saying that they had the best luck with padding set to 0.
>:
>: Is 0 the best padding level I could ask the telco for? Is that working
>: for everyone else out there?
>:
>: -- Nick
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