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      klajosh2
      last edited by

      Hi,

      I am using pfSense 2.0.1. I used speedtest.net to do bandwidth tests. I have 2 Mbit/s leased line connection.
      Without pfSense I was able to measure 2 Mbit/s download/upload rate but when my machine was behind the
      pfSense I was able to measure only 1.84 Mbit/s download/upload rate.
      During the tests there were no any machines on the LAN. I tested with other speedtest sites. The results were
      the same. The machine what the pfSense runs on is powerfull. CPU utilization is 0% regarding the dashboard.

      Does anyone have any suggestions?

      Thanks,

      klajosh

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        stefb
        last edited by

        Hello,

        Maybe check either mtu or interface duplex / autoneg etc..

        Cheers,
        Stéphane.

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          klajosh2
          last edited by

          hi thanks.
          I have already checked the full duplex/half duplex settings. what mtu do you suggest?

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            stefb
            last edited by

            It actually depends on the type of connection

            but if there's pppoe in the path you could try 1492 or 1454 cf : http://www.mynetwatchman.com/kb/adsl/pppoemtu.htm

            Regards
            Stéphane.

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              klajosh2
              last edited by

              there is no pppoe in the path. the router ends a synchron leased line and the pfSense
              connected to the router's lan interface. I really do not know what the problem can be.

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