Re: MTU for Linux

1998-05-17 Thread Eric L. Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Thu, 14 May 1998, Peter J Spalding wrote: > I subscribe to PC-World magazine, and read an interesting article that, > although, was aimed for WIN95 users, can most likely help us also. > Page 278, "Unclog Your Net Access for Fast Relief" June 1998 > > Basicly, what the editor suggested, is lo

Re: MTU for Linux

1998-05-15 Thread Matt Housh
I've tried it, and didn't notice any difference. But I had no idea what the MTU was by default, and I don't have a dialup machine handy to check. However, my results may be immediately attributed to a crappy ISP :) --- Matt Housh

Re: MTU for Linux

1998-05-14 Thread Earl Sammons
I'm not too sure where they came up with 576? It seems more logical to me to use something like 512 + 40 (packet header) = 552. My experience has been that the only time it pays to use anything other than 1500 is if you are ftp'ing AND (a) telneting or (b) ircing or (c) insert other small pac

MTU for Linux

1998-05-14 Thread Peter J Spalding
Hello all. I'm sorry if I'm posting this on the wrong list, or if it is a repeat of what everyone knew but me. I subscribe to PC-World magazine, and read an interesting article that, although, was aimed for WIN95 users, can most likely help us also. Page 278, "Unclog Your Net Access for Fast Relie