Hi!
I'm trying to figure out what data transfer speeds are typical on a 10/100 network.
My home network is currently setup as:
Modem to Linksys BEFWS114 router (DHCP enabled) to Dell PowerConnect 2216 (unmanaged switch)
Cat5e cables used all thru'.
I have one PC (lets call it PC1) (full duplex) connected to the BEFWS114 and another (lets call it PC2) on the 2216 switch.
Last weekend, I was trying to transfer a data file (5GB file) using a windows explorer drag/drop from the PC1 to a share on PC2 - both PCs are running Win XP Pro SP2. The transfer was slower than what I was expecting - it was close to 12Mb/s. With a 10/100 network, I was expecting at least 40-50Mb/s.
Now, I unplugged the PCs from the network and connected them directly using a crossover cable. Assigned IPs (same subnet) and tried to transfer the same file over - it was still stuck between 12-15Mb/s.
Could someone help identify what I'm doing wrong?
Both the PCs are using the integrated NICs from the mobo (ASUS P5W-DH in PC1-10/100/1000 & MSI NEO2PLS in PC2 10/100)
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks
I'm trying to figure out what data transfer speeds are typical on a 10/100 network.
My home network is currently setup as:
Modem to Linksys BEFWS114 router (DHCP enabled) to Dell PowerConnect 2216 (unmanaged switch)
Cat5e cables used all thru'.
I have one PC (lets call it PC1) (full duplex) connected to the BEFWS114 and another (lets call it PC2) on the 2216 switch.
Last weekend, I was trying to transfer a data file (5GB file) using a windows explorer drag/drop from the PC1 to a share on PC2 - both PCs are running Win XP Pro SP2. The transfer was slower than what I was expecting - it was close to 12Mb/s. With a 10/100 network, I was expecting at least 40-50Mb/s.
Now, I unplugged the PCs from the network and connected them directly using a crossover cable. Assigned IPs (same subnet) and tried to transfer the same file over - it was still stuck between 12-15Mb/s.
Could someone help identify what I'm doing wrong?
Both the PCs are using the integrated NICs from the mobo (ASUS P5W-DH in PC1-10/100/1000 & MSI NEO2PLS in PC2 10/100)
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks