ppp timeout ncp (PPP encapsulation)

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |

Sets the maximum time, in seconds, that PPP allows for negotiation of a network layer protocol. If no network protocol is negotiated within the given time, the connection is terminated. Use no ppp timeout ncp to disable the timeout feature.

Syntax

[no] ppp timeout ncp seconds

Parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Default Value

seconds

The time in seconds that PPP allows for negotiation of a network layer protocol

1-65535

User level

read-write

Context

Interface: Console, FastEthernet (PPP L2, PPP L2-L3), Serial (DS1 PPP L2, DS1 PPP L2-L3, USP PPP L2, USP PPP L2-L3), Dialer (L2, L2-L3), USB-modem

Example

To specify that PPP allows 60 seconds for negotiation of a network protocol:

Gxxx-001(super)# ppp timeout ncp 60