Aaron Ledger wrote: Those

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September 7, 2011 at 4:15 am #5473
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    [quote=Aaron Ledger]

    Those are certainly some pathetic speeds. I easily hit 800 Mbps+ on WHS 2011 with essentially nothing other than a default config, consumer-grade GigE switches and Intel NICs.

    First step: Update ALL of your drivers to the latest including BIOS. Use the manufacturer drivers and not those from Windows Update. Do this on both client and server.

    Second Step: Try a transfer bypassing your Linksys. Verify you can get a decent transfer speed directly connected.

    Third Step: Add the Linksys back and try again. Honestly, it is worth buying a GigE switch for the type of transfers you are doing. I have had good luck with this very reasonably priced D-Link switch. Wireless file transfers are going to be slow no matter what. If you are intent on doing them, consider upgrading to a Wireless-N solution.

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    Aaron,

    I updated all drivers and picked up a Netgear GS108 switch. Now the problem I am having is that the server can’t access the internet. Everything else that is plugged into the switch (including wireless router) can access the internet. This means that I can’t connect to the server from any clients and the ‘Launchpad’ can’t sign in. I restarted the server and the switch and have had no luck.

     

    Any ideas of why this is happening now?