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    • K
      kradalby
      last edited by

      hi

      so i have just switched out my dlink dir 655 router with a pfSense server.
      The server spesefications is:

      CPU: Intel P4 2.8ghz
      Mem: 512 mb
      network: Realtek 100mbit, and 3Com 100mbit

      This configuration is holding up my home network and my three servers.

      As a hobby i host Counter-Strike Source servers which all are very populare.

      The problem is that i cant get them to run as smooth as with the dlink router… which is really sad since i really like pfsense.

      Anyone has any fine tunings advice?

      Thanks :)

      kradalby

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      • AhnHELA
        AhnHEL
        last edited by

        For gaming, using static ports is recommended.  You enable Advanced Outbound NAT to do this, do a search if you are unfamiliar with AON.

        AhnHEL (Angel)

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        • K
          kradalby
          last edited by

          Yes, i have done that;) it fixed some seriouse lag issues, but some players are still complaining about lag…

          ideas?

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          • AhnHELA
            AhnHEL
            last edited by

            If lag is an issue, then setup Traffic Shaping and allow your Counter Strike Server's IP and the CS ports to have a higher priority.

            AhnHEL (Angel)

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            • K
              kradalby
              last edited by

              hmm, when i setup traffic shaping and reboot the pfsense box, i do not get to visit any webpages and connect to other servers… Have i done something wrong?:P

              i just followed the wizard...

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              • AhnHELA
                AhnHEL
                last edited by

                Havent used the Traffic Shaper Wizard in a while, but I remember seeing an error like this on the forum.  Are you using a recent snapshot?

                AhnHEL (Angel)

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                • K
                  kradalby
                  last edited by

                  i use 1.2.3, no updates what so ever other than RCs and Betas

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                  • AhnHELA
                    AhnHEL
                    last edited by

                    Can you verify if your nic's support ALTQ?

                    AhnHEL (Angel)

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                    • D
                      dreamslacker
                      last edited by

                      The Realtek and 3com should be supported under ALTQ.

                      @TS:  Can you verify that the default allow any LAN NAT rule is in place?

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