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+<samba:parameter xmlns:samba="http://samba.org/common">
+ <term><anchor id="KEEPALIVE"/>keepalive (G)</term>
+ <listitem><para>The value of the parameter (an integer) represents
+ the number of seconds between <parameter moreinfo="none">keepalive</parameter>
+ packets. If this parameter is zero, no keepalive packets will be
+ sent. Keepalive packets, if sent, allow the server to tell whether
+ a client is still present and responding.</para>
+
+ <para>Keepalives should, in general, not be needed if the socket
+ being used has the SO_KEEPALIVE attribute set on it (see <link linkend="SOCKETOPTIONS"><parameter moreinfo="none">socket options</parameter></link>).
+ Basically you should only use this option if you strike difficulties.</para>
+
+ <para>Default: <command moreinfo="none">keepalive = 300</command></para>
+ <para>Example: <command moreinfo="none">keepalive = 600</command></para>
+ </listitem>
+ </samba:parameter>