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Hi All,
My apologies if that question has already been asked.
I was unable to find anything related on the forum, so I'll try my luck.
Issue:
Latest OPNSenese with 1 Gbps fiber connection topping on 100% CPU load (1 core, of course) when downloading big files (from Internet).
It is not very common, but could happen here and there.
After some digging in logs it is seems that OPNsense use ppp based config with PPPoE connection type.
I was looking for a possible solution and found some info about implementation of the ppp that requires high clock CPU, in order to push 1 Gbps and above.
Then I discovered a post on a FreeBSD forum with an exact definition of the problem and possible solution:
https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/isp-switch-from-cable-dhcp-to-fiber-pppoe.85546/
Generally speaking - the proposal is to switch from ppp to mpd5.
According to the thread on FreeBSD - solution was implemented and results are much better than with ppp.
I have no idea how much work it is and what gaps exist in terms of compatibility, security etc.
So the question is - if it's been considered to switch to mpd5 in case of PPPoE connection type usage?
My apologies if that question has already been asked.
I was unable to find anything related on the forum, so I'll try my luck.
Issue:
Latest OPNSenese with 1 Gbps fiber connection topping on 100% CPU load (1 core, of course) when downloading big files (from Internet).
It is not very common, but could happen here and there.
After some digging in logs it is seems that OPNsense use ppp based config with PPPoE connection type.
I was looking for a possible solution and found some info about implementation of the ppp that requires high clock CPU, in order to push 1 Gbps and above.
Then I discovered a post on a FreeBSD forum with an exact definition of the problem and possible solution:
https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/isp-switch-from-cable-dhcp-to-fiber-pppoe.85546/
Generally speaking - the proposal is to switch from ppp to mpd5.
According to the thread on FreeBSD - solution was implemented and results are much better than with ppp.
I have no idea how much work it is and what gaps exist in terms of compatibility, security etc.
So the question is - if it's been considered to switch to mpd5 in case of PPPoE connection type usage?
