[expert] PPPD 'Lag'

[Mr Sentient]

I have my linux 'gateway' setup to Dial-on-demand. Works great (well, almost).   At the moment, if i try to connect with mIRC from my Windows Workstations, it takes 8-12 seconds before the gateway dials up.  Is there any way I can shorten this time, without affect internal network performance?   Thx in advance