> > Today I put a few rules in place to prioritize the packets going 
> > to/from my VoIP box.  They work well at ensuring clear 
> calls, but I've 
> > noticed that since adding the rules, the rest of my network traffic 
> > has seemed to get quite a bit slower.

Have you made sure your up and down pipe sizes are correct? (run speed
tests, don't just rely on what your ISP tells you they should be)

Regards,

Chris
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C.M. Bagnall, Director, Minotaur I.T. Limited
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