Watch the cpu utilization of each end when you run a test. There’s a good chance you’re simply maxing out the CPU and it can’t push anymore data. For higher bandwidth links, most people here recommend a RB532 or RB333. Many even suggest P4 computers, although that is overkill in many situations.
Im sorry, I just now saw that it is actually RB133 complete, and not 133c.
I do not seem to have any problems with CPU load. I have also tried a ftp test from site to site via windows software, and it also gives me only a throughput of about 800 Kbits/Second.
If i look at the wireless links in WIRELESS in routeros, it shows a connection thats jumping between 6 and 9 Mbps. However, when i look at the STATUS tab on the interface, its pretty stable on 54 mbits, sometimes jumping down to 48.
There’s not much to do other than to upgrade the 133 to a faster board. How much throughput do you need? The max you’ll probably see is around 20 megs one way, even if the cards connect at 54 megs. If up to 20 megs is fine, you should be able to use a RB532. If you need more, you’ll probably have to go with Nstream dual and a faster board, like the RB333.
Well, i just disabled the Tracking and firewall, and that gave me a boost, so now im up on 12,5 Mbits one way. (this is using the badnwith testing feature of RouterOS).
I have an 18Mbit internet connection on one side, so i would really like about 18 Mbps transferred through. Would that be at alle possible with this system? Or do i have to upgrade my board as you say?
Don’t use btest from routerboard…use 2 computers, one at each end…
My setup:
The CPUs were MAXED OUT at 100% both on the rb133 and rb133c, so I guess you can actually get more with more powerfull CPUs. Ping times were acceptable, around 20ms.
UDP - from Computer to Computer (same setup with WDS + Bridge): 57Mbps one way, with the bandwidth test.
TCP - from Computer to Computer (same setup, wds + bridge): 37Mbps one way, using FTP. The bandwidth test (btest.exe) was way slower, around 17Mbps.
