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    Anytime I install pfBlockerNG it slows down my internet speed. Can someone give me the steps for the optimized settings?

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      BobAce
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      Hello All,

      I am new to pfBlockerNG and anytime I install pfBlockerNG it slows down my internet speed. Can someone give me the steps for the optimized settings?

      Thank you.

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance @BobAce
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        @BobAce by itself it doesnโ€™t slow down anything since itโ€™s not in the traffic flow like Suricata etc. What are you blocking with it? Are you using DNSBL?

        Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
        Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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          BobAce @SteveITS
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          @SteveITS Thank you. Yes, all default configuration, but it slows my internet speed by 45%. Yes, I am using DNSBL. Please see the attached pics.
          2024-03-30_16-46-02.jpg 2024-03-30_16-48-22.jpg

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            SteveITS Rebel Alliance @BobAce
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            @BobAce So just feeds? How much RAM is used/free in your router? What CPU is it? And what is your ISP speed normally?

            Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
            When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
            Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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              BobAce @SteveITS
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              @SteveITS Thank you so much! Please see attached. But I think wired connection to my internet is much better, wireless slowed down.
              CPUMEMDSK2024-03-30_17-13-32.jpg

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                SteveITS Rebel Alliance @BobAce
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                @BobAce are you using pfSense as your access point? Usually external is better.

                Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
                When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
                Upvote ๐Ÿ‘ helpful posts!

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                  BobAce @SteveITS
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                  @SteveITS Thank you. After the updates, everything runs up to speed.

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                    johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator @BobAce
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                    @BobAce what updates?

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