-static u_int32_t lcp_echos_pending = 0; /* Number of outstanding echo msgs */
-static u_int32_t lcp_echo_number = 0; /* ID number of next echo frame */
-static u_int32_t lcp_echo_timer_running = 0; /* set if a timer is running */
+static int lcp_echos_pending = 0; /* Number of outstanding echo msgs */
+static int lcp_echo_number = 0; /* ID number of next echo frame */
+static int lcp_echo_timer_running = 0; /* set if a timer is running */