router causing ssh etc. slowdown?

[Ben Vitale]

Yes, I forgot to mention that the firmware packaged with the router is 
the most up to date -- 5.3_05.

Dave Ashby wrote:

> Do you have the latest firmware loaded on your router (version 5.3_05)?
> See this link for firmware patch & directions: 
> http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/D102358.htm
> HTH
> -dave
>
> Ben Vitale wrote:
>
>> Today I installed a Netgear wireless 802.11b router, model MR814 v2.  
>> $10 after rebate at Staples, and now I can finally use my 
>> wireless-enabled XP laptop in my living room.
>>
>> So my new setup is:
>>
>> Desktop FC2 (192.168.0.2, wired)  --> router (192.168.0.1, wired to 
>> comcast cable)   <--- laptop WinXP (192.168.0.3, wireless)
>>
>> Everything works properly on both computers.  Speed test from laptop 
>> is 1199 down, 239 up. Speed test from desktop is 2370 down, 239 up.  
>> These speeds make sense since the wireless is 802.11b.
>>
>> My gripe comes when I try to SSH to my FC2 box from my laptop, going 
>> through the Internet (ssh <external-router-ip>)
>>
>> The connection goes through, but SSH is sloooooooooow.  Characters 
>> take several seconds to appear.  Same thing with VNC.  If I try these 
>> services using the internal LAN IP (ssh 192.168.0.2), then it of 
>> course works flawlessly.
>>
>> I have port 22 forwarded on the router to 192.168.0.2.
>>
>> I used to be able to SSH into my Linux box from work to check on 
>> stuff.  Now it's so slow that it's unuseable.
>>
>> HELP! :)
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ben
>