[Xymon] MRTG graphs are in bytes instead of bits

I started using mrtg to graph traffic over a 1 Gbps point-to-point link to a DR site. It is currently being monitored using cricket. When comparing the mrtg graph to the cricket graphs, the mrtg graph seems to be in bytes/second instead of bits/second. The y-axis label says bits/second but the values are way to small.

This is the configuration for the switch port.

CA to AZ P2P

Directory[mrtg.ca-coresw.gi_1_1_1]: ca2az-p2p.lereta.net Target[mrtg.ca-coresw.gi_1_1_1]: 1:ROcommunity at ca-coresw.lereta.net Options[mrtg.ca-coresw.gi_1_1_1]: bits Title[mrtg.ca-coresw.gi_1_1_1]: P2P to AZ MaxBytes[mrtg.ca-coresw.gi_1_1_1]: 125000000

I haven't used mrtg in years so I may be just screwing up the configuration. Any help is appreciated.

-- Stephen Carville