Re: router causing ssh etc. slowdown?

[Ben Vitale <bsvitale@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, I forgot to mention that the firmware packaged with the router is 
the most up to date -- 5.3_05.

Dave Ashby wrote:

> Do you have the latest firmware loaded on your router (version 5.3_05)?
> See this link for firmware patch & directions: 
> http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/D102358.htm
> HTH
> -dave
>
> Ben Vitale wrote:
>
> > Today I installed a Netgear wireless 802.11b router, model MR814 v2.  
> > $10 after rebate at Staples, and now I can finally use my 
> > wireless-enabled XP laptop in my living room.
> >
> > So my new setup is:
> >
> > Desktop FC2 (192.168.0.2, wired)  --> router (192.168.0.1, wired to 
> > comcast cable)   <--- laptop WinXP (192.168.0.3, wireless)
> >
> > Everything works properly on both computers.  Speed test from laptop 
> > is 1199 down, 239 up. Speed test from desktop is 2370 down, 239 up.  
> > These speeds make sense since the wireless is 802.11b.
> >
> > My gripe comes when I try to SSH to my FC2 box from my laptop, going 
> > through the Internet (ssh <external-router-ip>)
> >
> > The connection goes through, but SSH is sloooooooooow.  Characters 
> > take several seconds to appear.  Same thing with VNC.  If I try these 
> > services using the internal LAN IP (ssh 192.168.0.2), then it of 
> > course works flawlessly.
> >
> > I have port 22 forwarded on the router to 192.168.0.2.
> >
> > I used to be able to SSH into my Linux box from work to check on 
> > stuff.  Now it's so slow that it's unuseable.
> >
> > HELP! :)
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ben