suffering from poor network performance...

[Kevin Stevens]

I apologize to the list for my results not being germane to the 
conversation.  I can confirm that OS X also implements an ICMP 
restriction (net.inet.icmp.icmplim) which similarly limits responses 
(default is 250), and would account for the OP's results when testing 
toward the PowerBook.

As for my response to Bill Fumerola, his snotty response was completely 
uncalled for, and if you treat people like that you should expect the 
same in return.  No apology there.

KeS