In a message dated 10/16/01 6:23:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< > So what are you guys using? >> Linksys 8-port 100/10 switch. My system includes: Speadstream 5260 DSL modem <--> Linksys Router/5 port 100/10 switch <--> Linksys 8-port 100/10 switch <--> Macs and printers. The fact that the router communicates with the switch at 100/10 full-duplex (100 is always selected) appears to speed up e-mail and other very short jobs dramatically. Easily by a factor of 20, as the short packets can be acknowledged as the new ones are coming in. The full-duplex, non-blocking nature of the switches is partly responsible. The 100 Mbps data rate is also responsible. The DSL modem to router path remains at 10 MBps, of course. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
