[4.9-R]Can I Make My DSL Connect Go Faster ?

[Chuck Swiger]

The Jetman wrote:
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>     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.

-- 
-Chuck