>Anna Silliman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Have a 3-computer network with Cat5 ethernet >cable that seems to work great for printer sharing. >When I copy a file from one computer (with filesharing on) >to another (with filesharing off), though, it seems to go >really slowly. For example, a 31-Mb file took nearly an hour. >Does it seem like something is wrong? Any advice >is appreciated.
I'm using a Quadra 800 as my "fileserver", with ethernet connections (mix of cat-5 and thin ethernet...). Copying 1 GB from my iMac to the Q800 takes about 2 hours. Or 500MB/hour, 8.5MB/min, 1.35Mbps.... Not screaming fast, but on a 10Bt connection with Appletalk, and lots of small files, that's not abnormal. At this speed, you 31-MB file would transfer in about 3.5 minutes. Do you see collisions on the hub? Try disconnecting the other devices, and just keep the 2 computers connected. Does that help? Connect the computers directly (use a cross-cable). Is it still slow? Are you using good cables. I had an issue the other day, where speed in 1 direction was normal, but in the other direction, it was VERY slow. It turned out to be a bad cat-5 cable. Mac greetings, -- Noel <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
