connection reset by server

[David Curtis]

On Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:40:49 -0400
Jay Daniels <jaydanie at gmail.com> wrote:

> David Curtis wrote:
> > On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:39:39 -0400
> > Jay Daniels <jaydanie at gmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> >> Seems to only happen on certain sites repeatedly at times and at
> >> random. However, while browsing using hardy and firefox I've been
> >> getting a lot of these.
> >>
> >> Connection reset by server...
> >>
> >> Shoddy satellite connection; however, I was wondering if there is
> >> an MTU or some other setting on the Linksys I could set to get rid
> >> of this problem?  I believe it set to standard 1500.
> > 
> > 1500 is the standard for ethernet. But you haven't stated what type
> > of protocol your satellite connection uses for IP encapsulation. If
> > your using PPPoE the standard MTU is 1492. This allows 8 bytes of
> > PPP overhead. If between you and the ISP, ATM or another type of
> > packet/cell based protocol is used the MTU can be set lower to
> > avoid IP fragmentation which, yes, can produce the symptoms you are
> > suffering. My ISP uses ATM from dsl modem to dslam and negotiates
> > on connection with an MTU of 1460. Why 1460? I could not tell you.
> > But I do trust my ISPs knowledge.
> > 
> > If you really think the MTU is the issue, most definitely have a
> > chat with a _good_ tech at your ISP.  
> > 
> 
> Thanks David for the technical tips.  I am confused about this MTU 
> setting.  Is it end to end, do I set it on my notebook (using wifi)
> or do I just set it on the linksys wireless router?

No, MTU is node localized, or basically peer to peer. I wouldn't worry
to much about MTU settings between nodes within your local network. The
issue I'm speaking about is, and my understanding satellite internet is
prone to, IP fragmentation from your gateway to your ISP over a point
to point network topology.

There is at least one participant on this list, with satellite, that may
enlighten us. Again I must suggest you talk to a _knowledgeable_
technical rep at your ISP if you think MTU settings are responsible.
As what may be good for my, or anyone else's situ maybe incorrect for
your's. 

-- 
David Curtis <dcurtis at uniserve.com>