Currently if the snmp_sess-synch_request for PDU time-outs then snmp uses user defined timeout for the first time and then uses exponential backoff algorithm. In my application if 1 snmp agent times-out i want, retain the timeout time. net-snmp library does not allow access to backoff time and max repeatitions. Request you to add these parameters in snmp_session structure, so one can use per need, otherwise set to default values.