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network optimization
hey, i've noticed that i get hickups on my network when i use more then 4 stereo channels. i've set my buffer to 2 times and my soundcard buffer is 512 (i think.. 12ms at 48k) and i still get occasional hickups. any tips for optimizing the network settings? 1 computer has the onboard gigabit of an asus p5b the other one of an asus p5q pro.. they're going through a sweex gigabit switch, i don't know what chipset it has. i've set jumbo frames to 7k. a strange thing: my computer seems to do a hard reboot sometimes when i quit cubase after using VEpro. Maybe this has something to do with the hickups?
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if windows says it's a gbit than the mac is too, or are you using 2 macs? *edit* i missed you're using a macpro and a g5.. i don't know how you can check, i hardly use os/x myself. anyway.. i seem to have "fixed" my problem by using a crosslink cable so the switch isn't fast enough. what switchers are other people using? the normal 3com/d-link/netgear switches of around 80 euros?
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@jvdieks said:
if windows says it's a gbit than the mac is too, or are you using 2 macs? *edit* i missed you're using a macpro and a g5.. i don't know how you can check, i hardly use os/x myself. anyway.. i seem to have "fixed" my problem by using a crosslink cable so the switch isn't fast enough. what switchers are other people using? the normal 3com/d-link/netgear switches of around 80 euros?In the old days of using FXT I found that onboard LAN was not up to much (causing huge DPC), and am still of that opinion. Putting an Intel Desktop Network card solved those problems for me.
As far as the cable is concerned, I would always use a crossover cable when there are only two machines in the network. As far as a switch, I can't remember what I used to use. I do know that people using a hub, rather than a switch , had problems though.
DG
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regarding routers:
many have loud fans that exhibit a high pitched note.
I found a fanless Gb switch:
Netgear GS105. A 5 port switch. I run it on the secondary Ethernet ports on my Macs, leaving another switch attached to the primary ethernet ports for video streaming et al.
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