DirectWay & Networking Questions

PineRidge · Jan 11, 2004

Downloading a program from Direcway called 'Lan Client Configuration' (LCCU) will optimize the settings on the client computers so they will operate as fast as the host. 

OK Jerry thanks for the advice. I'll head over to the site and get the software installed on the client computers and let you know how I make out on this thing. Thanks all. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Hank · Jan 11, 2004

OK Jerry thanks for the advice. I'll head over to the site and get the software installed on the client computers and let you know how I make out on this thing. 

You also might want to check out the DSL Reports Direcway forum. They have much helpful advice and an FAQ that addresses the problems you are having. I hadn't heard previously about the LCCU from Direcway. A program that is also widely used is DrTCP, and probably does the same thing, which is to tweak the TCP/IP settings on the LAN computers to optimize them for the special needs of satellite. The host computer was already tweaked by the installation of the Direcway software.

PineRidge · Jan 11, 2004

Jerry after a lot of searching we finally located the LAN client configuration software, installed it and we are very thankful for out improved download speeds on our networked computers.

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rockyridgefarm · Jan 12, 2004

One more crazy bit of advice. Try turning DOWN the speed of the network cards to 10Mb/s from 100. Sometimes this gives a huge boost to performance. (and if it does, you have cabling issues....)

imported_Charliechan · Jan 14, 2004

Either that or set all cards to 100MB - Full Duplex. Mismatched duplexing can wreak havoc on connectivity. THe biggest problem I see is that your using Microsoft ICS(internet connection sharing). This free sharing software is pretty notorious for not being reliable or speedy. I typically pick up a dsl/cable router with four ports for about 69.00 bucks and plug all of my other computers directly into it. The router obtains the IP address from the internet provider and allows all workstations to connect through it. Whether or not this will work depends on your ISP and this Directway modem gadget, which I'm not familiar with, but I think it will work. The router has it's own little DHCP server (which will issue all workstations an IP address). Good luck and happy networking.

Charlie W. - Texas
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rockyridgefarm · Jan 19, 2004

( Whether or not this will work depends on your ISP and this Directway modem gadget, which I'm not familiar with, but I think it will work. )

The DW4000 won't - its USB, the new one will, and includes its own router.