Slow internet conection with FreeBSD (PPPoE)

[Andrei Brezan]

Derek Ragona wrote:
> At 01:17 PM 6/25/2008, Andrei Brezan wrote:
>> Hello list :)
>>
>> I have a problem with my so called server, i'm using FreeBSD 
>> 7.0-RELEASE. I connect to it trough ssh because i'm not in that 
>> location. Everything is ok i'm using /usr/sbin/ppp to connect to the 
>> internet as i have a pppoe account with static ip from my ISP. The 
>> problem is that on the FreeBSD box i have download/upload speeds 
>> between 30k/s and 150k/s wich is really low. I've checked with a 
>> laptop(windows) at that location and i got a download/upload speed 
>> ~6MB/s (advertised by the ISP), so it's a really big difference.
>>
>> Here's my ppp.conf file:
>>
>> default:
>>         set log Phase
>>
>> rds:
>>         set device PPPoE:rl0:
>>         set mtu 1492
>>         set mru 1492
>>         set speed sync
>>         set authname "********"
>>         set authkey "******"
>>         disable ipv6cp
>>         add! default HISADDR
>>
>> I've tried to play with several options here as:
>> disable acfcomp protocomp
>> deny acfcomp
>> but with no result. Everything is ok except the speed. If there is 
>> anyone who can at least point me in the right direction please do so.
>>
>> P.S. I have to mention that i use pf as firewall but even with pfctl 
>> -d i get nowhere.
>>
>> Thanks in advace ...
>>
>> -- 
>> Andrei Brezan
>> 310280 Arad - Romania
>> email <andrei693 at gmail.com>
> 
> I would first try replacing the ethernet with a better one.  You's has a 
> realtek which is about the worst.  It is a cheap and easy thing to try.
> 
>         -Derek
> 
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Thank you for your reply. You were right, wasn't ppp related, changed 
the nic and no goes with 5~6MB/s.

-- 
Andrei Brezan