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:user-f79b8098fe3e@xymon.invalid
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.

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Stephen Carville