[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1275161] Re: Realtek driver r8169 slow network speed

2014-05-06 Thread Pyrrhon Lawdruid
Further to #27 - So much for resolution. Browser speed is still terrific since switching to 5e cables, but I'd forgotten I'd disabled the HD Audio in the BIOS very early on in the hunt for a solution to the ethernet speed problem. A couple of hours ago I noticed no sound and re- enabled the HD

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1275161] Re: Realtek driver r8169 slow network speed

2014-05-05 Thread Pyrrhon Lawdruid
After spending 15 to 20 hours on this over the weekend, I'm stunned to report that in my case the problem was resolved by switching from CAT 5 to CAT 5e cables, a solution I dismissed as not worth trying when I first came across this suggestion from another 5 hours into my efforts. Here are my