Parameters\KeepAliveInterval
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_DWORD |
0x1–0xFFFFFFFF (milliseconds) |
0x3E8 (1,000 milliseconds = 1 second) |
Description
Specifies how often TCP repeats keep-alive transmissions when no response is received. TCP sends keep-alive transmissions to verify that idle connections are still active. This prevents TCP from inadvertently disconnecting active lines.
Note
- Windows Server 2003 does not add this entry to the registry. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.