The split packet size is set by net_maxroutable (1260 by default). If you enable net_showsplits, you can see the splits of big packets in the console. A packet bigger than 1260 bytes - header is splitted into different packets. I don't see any change when I set net_splitpacket_maxrate to a different value. This is more like a cache or something.
>I was experimenting with net_splitpacket_maxrate and it seems it has a > definite noticeable effect. Assuming your server's CPU can handle the > extra > load required by splitting an extra amount of large packets and > compressing > this, I would recommend setting this to the same as your sv_maxrate > (unless > your maxrate is zero, in which case you should set it to a real high > value). > Look at these pictures: > http://www.sourceop.com/randomimages/net_splitpacket_maxrate/ > > Because of the constant stream of large amounts of incoming data, every > packet in the screenshots is part of a fragmented set. The CVar limits the > rate of these packets specifically and defaults to only 15000. This is a > problem because when there is large amounts of action, it is common for > update packets to be split because of their large size. If most of the > update packets need to be split, your rate will suddenly be dropped to > around 15,000. > > I see no drawback to increasing the value of this CVar other than the > increased CPU load your server might get since it will be splitting and > compressing more outgoing packets. > > Hope this helps, > Tony > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
