Questions about LAN file transfer and HD speeds

[ender11122]

If I have a 100mbps line from my computer to my router, and then a 802.11b wireless connection to another computer, why does it take almost 2 minutes to transfer a 40mb file?

Is this because it takes that long for my HD to read from one computer and write on another?

 

[cantbprince]

100mbps is a theoretical speed you will not likely see this in practice. Factors affecting your transfer speeds would be that the wireless connection is rated for 11mbps so that's your major bottleneck.. you can transfer pretty fast from your computer to the router but then from the router thru the wireless connections is where the slow down occurs. hope that helps

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: ender11122
If I have a 100mbps line from my computer to my router, and then a 802.11b wireless connection to another computer, why does it take almost 2 minutes to transfer a 40mb file?

Is this because it takes that long for my HD to read from one computer and write on another?

It wouldn't be the hard drives.

I'm guessing the 40mb file you are referring to is 40 megabytes and not megabits. 8 bits = 1 byte.

The 802.11b card has a theoretical limit of 11 megabits\sec in a perfect world. It doesn't matter if the other PC has a 100 or 1000 megabit Ethernet connection because your 802.11b card will be a bottleneck. Your best bet for more speed, if you have to go wireless, would be to get an 802.11g router and card.

I feel your pain. I had an 802.11b setup about a year ago and it way too slow for my needs.