Slow internet connections are becoming increasingly common.
Slow internet connections are becoming increasingly common.
Hi there, I see you're experiencing some slow performance when trying to move large files between your devices. Let's go through this step by step. First, ensure your switch is properly connected and both devices are on the same network. The router’s speed limit of 10/100 Mbps might be restricting your transfer. When copying files, speeds can vary depending on the source and destination—sometimes you see much lower rates than expected. It could also depend on the type of file or the network congestion. Try using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi if possible, as wireless often introduces extra latency. Also, check if your computers are updated and have the latest drivers installed. If you're still facing issues, consider testing with smaller files to rule out hardware problems. Let me know what you find!
Certainly! It sounds like you're asking about the setup details—whether the PCs are linked directly via the switch and the router through Wi-Fi, and whether you're handling numerous small files versus a single large one.
The two computers are linked together through the switch using CAT6 cables. I'm moving a folder containing several files—some big and others smaller—totaling 2.9GB.
That’s a significant amount of data, but I assumed you were sending just one file. Right now I’m limited to 10MBit, which caps my speed at about 1.25Mbps plus overhead. If your device is detecting 100MBit or 10MBit on the network port, that could explain the slower transfer.