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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: tgp1994 on January 10, 2010, 09:38:10 AM

Title: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: tgp1994 on January 10, 2010, 09:38:10 AM
Hi there everyone. I'm not sure if this is similar to the SATA standards or something, but on a cross computer file transfer, I cannot pass 3.5MB/s on my 54MB/s network. One computer is using an EnGenius 108MB/s wireless card, and the signal is said to be Excellent or good most of the time. The receiving computer is on a 100MB/s ethernet connection, all to the same 54MB/s router. So why can't I pass 3.5 MB/s?
Title: Re: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 10, 2010, 10:17:48 AM
a network connection is measures in megabits; your wireless is likely 54mbps. a 54mbps transfer speed is  6.75 Megabytes per second. however, even under optimal conditions, there will be packet loss, and of course overhead from the operating system and transfer protocols and so forth; 3.5megabytes a second seems about average taking all this into account.
Title: Re: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: tgp1994 on January 10, 2010, 10:23:09 AM
Oh, ok. Now I've got a slightly different question for you;

The actual router is in a room next to the one the computer is in. The rooms a separated by a wall, but it's only drywall since the router's room is unfinished. Does it take any complicated tools to strip an end of an Ethernet cable and thread it into this CAT5 wall plate in the wall?
Title: Re: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 10, 2010, 11:12:58 AM
Honestly, I have no idea.
Title: Re: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: Computer_Commando on January 10, 2010, 11:22:36 AM
No tools required if you get this:  http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=32279
Title: Re: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: tgp1994 on January 10, 2010, 11:23:56 AM
Oh, that's extremely useful :D I'm glad I don't have to loose a cord.
Title: Re: Cannot pass 3.5MB/s on a 54MB/s LAN transfer
Post by: Computer_Commando on January 10, 2010, 03:34:04 PM
Here's your JBox.
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