Strange internet slowness Alix pfsense router
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Yes you could try fixing the speed/duplex. It's possible the Motorola kit is using a fixed setting that causes auto negotiation to fail but I would expect to loads of errors in that case and the NIC to use its default settings (often 10Mb HD).
Yes put that switch in between the radio and the Alix. That way each device is negotiating with the switch. If you reset the radio pfSense will not see the ethernet link go down which introduces big delays as things reset.Steve
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Ok putting the switch in between the router and the motorola unit worked perfectly. Thank you I will take this functionality and run with it for now. Thanks again!
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Ah, that's a good result then. :)
So it could be some rare, but not unheard of, hardware incompatibility between the two NICs in which case there not much else to be done. It could be some negotiation problem that might be fixed by a firmware/driver update. It might be possible to work around it by setting both ends to 100M-FD manually. Something to consider in the future if the connection proves stable perhaps.Steve
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I think you've misunderstood that. His connection to the WISP is wireless, his WAN is a wireless link. The fibre connection exists only on the other end of that link. 100Mbps is probably capable of whatever wireless speeds he has. ;)
Steve
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Just going off of this but it's really irrelevant. I was just curious about what a wisp was. But of course I can just look it up:) I see what it is now though but it's not something new. it's just being said differently. wireless Internet service provider = wisp. We used to just say we get our wireless from a satellite in outer space lol. But I do know what you're saying now. Fiber goes to a node in the neighborhood and then it is distributed by wireless. Is that about right?
"I have internet from a local wisp who are attached to a fiber optic connection. I believe its a motorola 5ghz wireless terminal on my roof with auto dhcp. Here's a screenshot of the full interface page."
"I think you've misunderstood that. His connection to the WISP is wireless, his WAN is a wireless link. The fibre connection exists only on the other end of that link. 100Mbps is probably capable of whatever wireless speeds he has. ;)
Steve"
Ok sorry about that. In the interest of not confusing the thread I will remove my post.
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But I do know what you're saying now. Fiber goes to a node in the neighborhood and then it is distributed by wireless. Is that about right?
I think so, though I confess I assumed quite bit there. ;)
Steve
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You're okay Stephen:) I was just thinking out loud and somehow it managed to get on the boards.
Take care:)
