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meandean

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## slow internet

Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:46 pm

I was downloading an iso with wget and realized the speed was very slow. I ran the speedtest located at http://speedtest.net/ and got a pathetic .93 result. I usually expect about a 10 result. Something is not right but I cannot figure out what it is.
I think I tried disabling ipv6 and it did not make a difference.
I did not have this issue with other distros as far as I can recall.
I am going to do a fresh refracta install and a fresh debian stable install to diagnose the issue. I will post back later.
Any thoughts then please post.
meandean

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## Re: slow internet

Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:43 am

It seems to be a problem with the 2.6.32 kernel and using WPA for wireless. It sucks....really sucks....felt like i was on dialup.
Now to decide if I should go back to using WEP (or maybe just MAC filtering) or just keep a newer kernel package around.
Ho hum...
fsmithred

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## Re: slow internet

Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:51 pm

My server is currently running refracta-6.0.5-xfce and using WPA on a wireless connection. I haven't noticed a speed problem with it. It uses firmware-ralink, Hardware is listed as RaLink RT2561/RT61 802.11g PCI. Router is linksys WRT54-L running tomato. When I get home, I can reboot into 6.0.6 and try it. Didn't notice a problem when I did that in the past with beta2 or beta3.
meandean

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## Re: slow internet

Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:59 pm

I spoke to soon about the kernel. A new kernel, computer reboot, router reboot, seems to do better for about a minute but then it starts all over again.
After more fiddling it appears using WPA, WEP, or even mac filtering with my wireless router causes very slow speeds on my linux box regardless of kernel.
I wonder if it has something to do with the 'advanced' netgear wireless settings.
But I think I am done fiddling for now as it is a PITA to mess with the wireless router when three wii systems, four computer systems and one printer are connected to it.
Who am I kidding, grab a bite to eat and see if I can disable all the 'advanced' features and try WPA again...
Downloading a iso at 1.26M/s is SSSOOOOO much faster than 64.2K/s
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