(RADIATOR) DSL authentication queuing

[Janet N del Mundo]

Hi Hugh,

Can I run multiple instances of "restartWrapper" on the same machine? 
Because I'm planning to run 2 Radiator processes on the same machine on
different auth/acct ports to alleviate the DSL problem below.

Thanks!
Janet

Hugh Irvine wrote:
> 
> Hello Janet -
> 
> I would run a seperate machine and/or instance of Radiator to run the DSL.
> 
> hth
> 
> Hugh
> 
> On Monday 14 May 2001 18:09, Janet N del Mundo wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > Anyone out there having problems with authenticating customers AFTER a
> > Nortel Shasta (DSL) reboots?
> >
> > The problem that I am having is that when the Shasta reboots, DSL
> > customers that are trying to re-login are over populating the
> > authentication/accounting ports on the server.  When I do a 'netstat
> > -na', the ports are overwhelmed with queued processes.  Thus affecting
> > our regular dialup customers.  To alleviate the queued process, I
> > comment out the 'client clauses' that accept requests from the Shasta
> > for about 15-30 mins and restart radiator.   When I do this, our dialup
> > customers can login.  After 15-30 mins, I put back the client clauses
> > and restart radiator.  The queue builds up and authentication is still a
> > bit slow, but it's authenticating both DSL and regular dialup
> > customers.  Is there a better way to solve this 'congestion' with DSL
> > customers?
> >
> > BTW, we're re-selling DSL so I don't know when the Shasta re-boots or
> > goes down.
> >
> > I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions!
> > TIA,
> > Janet
> 
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