# limiting outbound packet size

"David Morris" (bweaver@worf.netins.net)
Wed, 15 Jan 1997 12:21:12 PST

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    At DU for the last couple weeks we have been at the mercy of some bad router
    situation with the ISP of our host. Thanks to our fellow wizards and moo-ers
    for helping us set up portals that people can use to get around the problem.

    Sadly, we have no idea when it will be fixed.

    Simply stated (and I don't have all the tech details) it seems that outbound
    packets larger than a certain size (1500 bytes is what I have heard) block up
    the outbound connection. People who connect can still send commands to the moo
    but are unable to see any kind of feedback. (some have been able to page or
    send moomail blind, etc)

    I was wondering if there was some way to temporarily hack the server to limit
    the size of outbound packets to fit within the limit? SOme of us are thinking
    that maybe the internet software will bundle outgoing packtets anyway it
    pleases and it doesn't matter what we do.

    If we can make a quick fix, where in the source would I find it (I have
    searched for a while and cannot put my finger on it, though a few times I
    thought I was close) and what kind of a change is needed?

    You can either reply to the list or email me directly.

    DU runs 1.8.0p5 with fup attached
    uname -a shows...
    SunOS ladybug.erg.sri.com 5.4 generic sun4m sparc

    Dave @ Diversity University MOO

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