VirtualBox Bridged Networking and MTU Problem in a Windows Guest

Busting my head (and other valuable parts of my body) getting Bridged networking in virtual WindowsXP (Windows 7 doesn't have this issue) with Linux host because I needed it to have DHCP IP and make it available to my home network, basic websites would load and others would time out. Also accesing the machine via SAMBA would cause errors once in a while. Using standard NAT would work and resolve websites immediately, but the machine would get IP assigned by host machine and would not be seen to the rest of the home network and completely invisible in router.

Howto 24 bit M-Audio Fast Track Pro in Debian Linux with RT-Preemtible Kernel

For Kernels +3.x

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UPDATE MAY 25, 2012 was on the fast-track-pro.conf file for better understanding of different modes.

UPDATE JUNE 16, 2012 changed kernel configuration in section "PROCESSOR TYPE AND FEATURES" Tickless System (Dynamic Ticks) to enabled, I wasn't thinking right, sorry for that one.

PART I - INTRODUCTION

The Fast Track Pro by M-Audio is a really nice USB Audio interface, although small, it can perform well in a professional environment. I was given one of these a while back by one of my best web design clients and good friend.

The basic specs on this device are:

• 24-bit/96kHz audio interface with dual mic/instrument preamps
• Balanced/unbalanced analog I/O
• S/PDIF coaxial; MIDI I/O
• ¼” headphone output with level control and A/B source switch

Front and Back Views of the Fast Track Pro