[TriLUG] PoPToP VPN performance

[Jeremy Portzer]

On 16 Feb 2004, Jon Carnes wrote:

> 
> When using PPTP via a home cable network connection, you will probably
> need to drop your MTA down from 1500 to 1400. 
> 

I think Jon means MTU - Maximum Transfer Unit.

There are some other things to consider besides blindly reducing the MTU, 
though I don't know for certain what the best option is.  See 
http://www.linux.org/docs/ldp/howto/IP-Masquerade-HOWTO/mtu-issues.html
for a discussion.

--Jeremy

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