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limited bandwidth (LAN) pc to pc????

  • 13-08-2006 1:01pm
    #1
    nl
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭


    My problem is that I am only getting 10% of the maximum bandwidth allowable on my Lynksys router (54Mb/sec)

    I am trying to copy a 4GB folder from a old windows 2000 pc to a new windows xp laptop. The signal quality are both on excellent. In windows task manager it shows a straight line for 10% of network utilization (hardly any peaks or valleys).

    I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone have any experience in this problem??? Any help would be appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    What speed is the data actuallly transferring at? I wouldn't use the task manager as an accurate reading...

    And remember that the 54Mbps is not duplex so ur max transfer speed will prob peak at 20-25Mbps.

    If you switched to using ethernet cable between the two you'd get a much higher transfer rate.


  • #3
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Just plug it in with a cable and copy using that, much faster and less hastle. You are more than likely getting interference on the WiFi connection, channels 1,6 & 11 are the only discrete channels, all others overlap.

    MC


  • #4
    nl
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭nl


    I have'nt got any network cable. So thats that one off the list.
    I cant see how I am getting any interferance. From where would I get it from???
    Im out in the middle of nowhere with no other wifi connections remotely near me.


  • #5
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Interference is prob not an issue. As I said, you're never going ot get 54Mbps transfer rate. It will prob be more liek 20-25Mbps, possibly even lower.


  • #6
    nl
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭nl


    yes but im only getting a solid 5.4Mb/sec (10% of 54Mb/sec, task manager). If it was 20-25Mb/sec id be delighted.
    I have no bandwidth limiting software installed and the signal quality is excellent and the environment is interferance free. There is no reason why I should not be getting the 20Mb/sec. Is there any router setting I need to change???


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  • #7
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    The read/write speed of the HD could also be limiting the transfer rate.


  • #8
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Going for an obvious one, but: You only mention the router's speed. What are the clients? (802.11b or g?) As above, what spec. is the slowest machine?
    The usual: What distance are they from each other? Are there any obstructions?

    Turn off power saving mode for router+clients.


  • #9
    nl
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭nl


    The laptop is 802.11b and g and the desktop is b (pretty sure). The spec of the slowest machine (desktop) is a 300MHz Pentium 1 with 256MB ram.
    The two machines are about 3 metres away from the router with perferct LOS and no obstructions (office).


  • #10
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Ah! in which case the wireless runs at 11Mbps and not 54Mbps and again since it's not duplex ur transfer rate sounds about right.


  • #11
    nl
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭nl


    just discovered the desktop does have a 802.11g network card. Id say possibly the problem is the hard drive speed. Its a bit of a old piece of junk so I would'nt be surprised.


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