On Tuesday 04 May 2004 11:50, Chuck Swiger wrote:
> The Jetman wrote:
> [ ... ]
>
> > Wes: I've used a couple of Internet speed tests, at different
> > times, but always w/ the same configs. Neither config has been
> > modified. All of the results are the same. I use ADSLGuide and
> > DLSReports as my speed tests, which are in different continents, but
> > both report the same speeds. I use different browsers, but Java is
> > what does the deal.
>
> If you're using a DSL provider like Verizon which uses PPPoE, you might
> try adjusting your MTU down to 1490 or so, or else you will fragment
> large data packets and encounter quite a slowdown.
>
> Use something like this in your /etc/rc.conf file:
>
> ifconfig_fxp0="inet 192.168.1.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 mtu 1490"
>
> ...or run ifconfig directly and see whether this helps.
And then try downloading something from a real server instead of running the
stupid benchmark. Really! Burn up some bits getting something real, not
running somebody's artifical browser toy.
--
Where am I, and what am I doing in this handbasket?
Wes Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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