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Network Tuning

One of the principle causes of poor data transfer performance is packet loss between the data transfer client and server hosts. There are many possible causes of packet loss, ranging from bad or failing hardware to misconfigured hosts or network equipment. Network design, coupled with proper configuration of hosts, routers and switches, can eliminate packet loss and result in significantly improved data transfer performance.

TCP Issues Explained

My performance is fine to nearby sites, but terrible across the country. Why? Read More »

Router/Switch Buffer Size Issues

How much buffer space do you need in your switches/routers? Read More »

Router Tuning

Here are some hints for configuring your routers for large data flows. Cisco Configuration Hints Juniper Configuration Hints Alcatel-Lucent Configuration Hints Brocade Configuration Hints If you have information on other types of routers please let us know. Read More »

Firewall Performance Issues

Firewalls can often slow down your throughput. Read More »

MTU Issues

How to verify your end-to-end path MTU. Read More »

Buffer Bloat

What about the buffer bloat issue we have heard about? Read More »