[ubuntu-uk] transferring files between Ubuntu and XP slow!!!!

[Stephen O'Neill]

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Javad Ayaz wrote:
| i have copied some files over (4gb to be precise). The transfer rate im
| getting is 47.2 KB/sec at the mo.


Another problem I've had with Windows PCs before is that they silently
fall back to 10mbps on auto-neg if the router is improperly configured.
But even that is faster than you are describing.

However this command in 'buntu will give you clues:

$ sudo ethtool eth0

The good news in the output from mine is:

Speed: 100Mb/s
Duplex: Full

In Windows XP I can't remember exactly how you find out what its duplex
settings ... but if you go into the properties of the network
connection, then tcp/ip settings advanced you should find a list of
properties including the speed and duplex.

*however* I strongly urge you to try:

a) A *patch* or *straight* cable between ubuntu and the router, and
windows and the router.

b) Using your crossover to connect the XP and ubuntu directly.

Good luck!

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Stephen O'Neill
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