[Help] Slow network speeds

[twig123]

Hi all,

I am having an issue with my network connections running very slow.

Ex: transfering a 60mb file from computer#1 to computer#2, windows estimates to take 33min!!!

Look at the network resources used and it is something like 0.4% of 100mb connection.

I have a few systems, and I have tested with different network cords, direct crossover cable, switch and also a router. All are 100Full duplex and register as so on the router/switch.

This is painfully slow, and is going nowhere near the limit of the connection. Any help??

Thanks in advance

[stevenwmn]

There are several things to look at, first, try setting the speed/duplex on all devices, including the switch to to 100/full. If you can, look at the interface on the switch and see if there are errors or packet drops. Remove any unnecessary protocols, only use TCP/IP. When you ping the other PC it should be less than 10ms for the round trip time. Lastly, if all else fails, download and install Wireshark from www.wireshark.org. This is a free and excellent network sniffer. You can capture the packets with this and see if there are retransmits or errors on the wire.