On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 11:06 AM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 26 Oct 2017, Alexandre Bedard wrote: > > > What kind of performance are you expecting? Netgear's F model numbers > denote > > 100mbps devices, so if downloading a large file, the max theoretical > speed > > you could get in or out is 12MB/sec > > Alexandre/Dan: > > I'm reading conflicting information. You write that the FVS-318 is > capable > of handling 100mbps (which is what the installation tech told me) while Dan > 100mbps is the LAN side rating; no significant processing goes into moving packets from one LAN port to another. writes, "SmallNetBuilder's review of it from 2002 shows its maximum upload > and download throughput as about 7 mbps: > https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-reviews/24591- > netgearprosafevpnfirewallreview?showall=&start=6 > > This refers to the device's routing speed capability. "Routing" is the act of moving a packet from one network to another. In your case, from the LAN to the WAN and vice versa. This takes non-trivial amounts of CPU processing power to accomplish, especially if one has the firewall enabled, as that causes even more time to be spent inspecting the contents of each packet as it traverses the interfaces. > If you're getting within 1-2 mbps of 7 mbps download speeds, then you're > basically at the limit of your router's capabilities." > > Do I use the wrt54g with firmware from 2006 or buy something new > (ethernet, not wireless)? > > It's not the firmware; it's the CPU of the device. The general consensus from random people on the internet seems to be that the wrt54g can do about 20mpbs, so it should be able to handle your 15mbit connection easily. -wes _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
