[geeks] NFS across 3COM 2500

[Kris Kirby]

On Sun, 19 May 2002, James Sharp wrote:
> > On the client side, reset the default NFS packetsize to be smaller took care
> > of my problems.  But, my problems were that I could use files on the server,
> > but it lost most packages relating to file useage.

> Sounds like IP fragmentation may not be turned on on your 2500.  I
> don't remember where in the menus you set it up, but make sure its on.

I usually run 1024 byte NFS packets to begin with; I've been doing it
since '96 when I first started with 3C503s and such (they drop packets all
over the place).

The only issue I've *ever* even remotely come close to pinning on the
LanPLEX failing was a very high packets-per-second event. Mine is
"tricked-out" at 12MB, but it still has it's limits.

BTW: Does anyone have a PDF or manual for the syntax of the packet filters
the LP2500 has in it? I've got a switch, but no book...

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