On Windows systems, the variable to control the
FIN_WAIT_2
timeout interval can be modified in the Windows
Registry.
The Registry entry that controls this setting is
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
.
You need to specify the
TcpFinWait2Delay
value for the above entry in the
registry. The default value is 240s.
Note
Administrator privileges are required to set this value.
In the Windows Registry, go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
If the
TcpFinWait2Delay
value already appears in the details window, tune the value. The valid range is between 30s and 300s.If the value does not exist, right click and select Add a new DWORD value. Add
TcpFinWait2Delay
and set its value.