DHCP Server FWF-60d

[calamar]

Hi,

When I activate dhcp server on internal network "software switch" the bandwith reduces 40%.

¿Is it normally?

Thanks

[Ashik_Sheik]

You mean internet bandwidth .I don't think so .May be some other issues affected your bandwidth may be.

Regds

Ashik

[calamar]

Thanks for reply, you can believe it. I have enabled dhcp server and I do a test on website www.speedtest.com or another place the result is 175mb / 170mb more or less then I turn off dchp server a test and result is 300mb / 290mb. thanks

[Ashik_Sheik]

Hi,

Just check the dns .Is it same in the DHCP and without DHCP server .

Regds,

Ashik

[tanr]

The software switch is a performance hog, but that seems over the top for it.

I believe the 60D can do a hardware switch interface.  Is there a reason you're using that instead of the software switch?

[ede_pfau]

DHCP works via broadcasts. I wouldn't be too surprised if that would drain the CPU if used across a software switch.

Software switch: just don't use it.

I know, you can bridge a WiFi subnet with the LAN, resulting in a common address space. Looks nice, but it isn't really necessary. Routed WiFi works as well. And maybe you can drop the software switch then.

[Ashik_Sheik]

As suggested by others , i am suggesting same , if there is no specific requirement to use software switch which consume more CPU .For sure the hardware switch feature is what you want for your needs, because it will not consume cpu power for switching .

Regds,

Ashik

[calamar]

The question are which is the difference between dhcp server started or not ? Why it reduces bandwidth? If I change mode to interface mode How can I bind Wi-Fi with the lan. thanks

[Ashik_Sheik]

Hi,

You can achieve this through configuring FortiAP in bridge mode .. follow below link .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWjeMFPyGR8 

Regds,

Ashik

[calamar]

Any one have a fwf-60d?