Early reports indicate the new two hour timeout on UCI’s 824-9000 modem pool has made a noticeable improvement in the availability of free modems during evening hours. Preliminary telephone company data indicates modem-users are encountering approximately 40% fewer busy signals since the timeouts were put in place. NACS will continue to monitor the situation during the 3 month timeout trial period.
Please note that it is not possible to provide a warning when the two hour timeout is reached while dialed up to UCInet using PPP or SLIP. You must keep track of how long you have been connected on your own. Note also that after your two hours is up, you may attempt to dial-up and access the modem pool for additional two hour sessions.