Nslookup: set timeout
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Nslookup: set timeout
Changes the initial number of seconds to wait for a reply to a request.
Syntax
set ti[meout]**=**Number
Parameters
- Number
Specifies the number of seconds to wait for a reply. The default number of seconds to wait is 5.
- { help| ?}
Displays a short summary of nslookup subcommands.
Remarks
- When a reply to a request is not received within the specified time period, the time-out is doubled and the request is sent again. You can use the set retry command to control the number of retries.
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See Also
Concepts
Command-line reference A-Z
Command shell overview
Nslookup subcommands
Nslookup: set retry