We are running an OpenBSD 3.4 host, which is connected to a 1 Mbps, (=128 KBps) link to the Internet through a manageable switch. However, during tests, we are getting only about 30 to 45 KBps at the OpenBSD machine. There were no other hosts on the link when these tests were performed.
Under identical circumstances, a Linux machine gave about 100 to 125 KBps transfer rates.
Is it a leased line? Normally lines which aren't directly leased are contended which means it's shared between other people. If this is the case it's likely that someone else is also using most of the bandwidth on that connection.
Ask your ISP if it's contended.
Regards,
Ken
