A small reverse proxy box can slow a home server
A 4B running a separate caused much slower access when services were opened through a . The test was done inside the LAN, not over a remote connection. Access through the FQDN dropped to about 350Mbps, while direct IP:port access reached about 600Mbps.
Moving the to the main computer, which has a 2.5Gb connection, brought speeds back in line with direct access. That points to the device or its network connection as the likely . The setup still needs a separate ingress device because the main computer is often used for tinkering, and keeping network entry on another machine helps .
The desired re is small enough for a rack shelf and has at least one 2.5Gb port or two gigabit ports. The Radxa X4 looked like a good fit, but it was hard to find for sale at a reasonable price.
Key points
- A 4B setup slowed domain-based access to about 350Mbps.
- Direct IP:port access reached about 600Mbps in the same LAN.
- Moving the to a 2.5Gb main computer removed the speed gap.
- A separate ingress device can improve while the main server is being changed or tested.
- The Radxa X4 seemed suitable, but availability and price were problems.