Are you sure the line *actually* slows down? You need to get newer net-tools
if you're running a newer kernel: (this from linux/Documentation/Changes)
> If you're experiencing reports of lots of network errors, chances
> are you need to upgrade to a more recent net-tools that understands the
> new /proc/net/dev format. This will also provide support for new
> features like IPv6.
>
This doesn't apply if you're not running a late 2.1 kernel.
Hope this helps,
-Andre
eric_repec wrote:
> I have just install a RedHat 5.2 box and put dialed on it to connect my
> lan to my isp.
> My isp is also running RedHat (unknown ver) which is auth to the dialin.
>
> My hardware
> Tyan Tomcat IV w 1 x p166
> 128 Meg Ram
> 3 gig WD IDE HD
> external best data v.90 modem (note: dial in is 33.6 so it is running @
> 115200)
> serial card has 16C550 uart
>
> The system seems to work fine most of the time but downloads seem to
> slow down and I checked ifconfig and it said
> that the ppp0 device was getting a lot (500+ over 2 hours) errors and
> dropped packets on the RX.
> I am out of ideas as to what to tweek to get this to work. Please help.
>
> Eric Repec
>
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