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Draven_186334
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Aug 13, 2018

Explict Proxy Extremely Slow

hello

 

using f5 13.1 v. Setting up a explict proxy with APM and SGW, i have the connectivity working correctly. SSL inspection and standard http is working. The issue experienced is the slowness of the proxy. On a external 100Mbps connection, getting around 50Kbps download. Installed licence is 200Mbps.

 

Any advice ?

 

Thanks Draven

 

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BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)
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  • Draven_186334's avatar
    Draven_186334
    Aug 14, 2018

    for anyone that comes across this issue.

     

    Issue - When running VMware workstation 12.x + and the F5 BigIP VM on the same virtual network (eg client and the internal interface).

     

    Resolution - Change the client/source vm accessing the F5 (explict proxy) to an vmxnet3 nic rather then e1000e nic.

     

    Explanation - The issue is F5 will not run anything other then 10GbT (10Gb) and mixing with 1Gb is causing extreme throughput issues. For example on a 100Mbit internet connection, getting a download speed of 27.5Kbps/sec.

     

  • Draven_186334's avatar
    Draven_186334
    Icon for Altocumulus rankAltocumulus
    Aug 14, 2018

    for anyone that comes across this issue.

     

    Issue - When running VMware workstation 12.x + and the F5 BigIP VM on the same virtual network (eg client and the internal interface).

     

    Resolution - Change the client/source vm accessing the F5 (explict proxy) to an vmxnet3 nic rather then e1000e nic.

     

    Explanation - The issue is F5 will not run anything other then 10GbT (10Gb) and mixing with 1Gb is causing extreme throughput issues. For example on a 100Mbit internet connection, getting a download speed of 27.5Kbps/sec.