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diff --git a/host/docs/transport.dox b/host/docs/transport.dox index 72d59fb2a..ab163341d 100644 --- a/host/docs/transport.dox +++ b/host/docs/transport.dox @@ -95,6 +95,18 @@ values, run the following commands: : Set the values permanently by editing `/etc/sysctl.conf`. +It is also possible to tune the network interface controller (NIC) +by using ethtool. Increasing the number of descriptors for TX or RX can +dramatically boost performance on some hosts. + +To change the number of TX/RX descriptors, run the following command: + + sudo ethtool -G <interface> tx <N> rx <N> + +One can query the maximums and current settings with the following command: + + ethtool -g <interface> + \subsection transport_udp_windows Windows specific notes <b>UDP send fast-path:</b> It is important to change the default UDP |