Speed test

Hi all, I wonder if anyone could tell me how I check the speed between two
machines linked wirelessly, as I seem to have very slow file transfer rates
between machines?
Many Thanks
John

John wrote:
> Hi all, I wonder if anyone could tell me how I check the speed between two
> machines linked wirelessly, as I seem to have very slow file transfer rates
> between machines?
> Many Thanks
> John
>
>

Transfer a file of known size and time it.

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John wrote:
> Hi all, I wonder if anyone could tell me how I check the speed between two
> machines linked wirelessly, as I seem to have very slow file transfer rates
> between machines?
> Many Thanks
> John

As [ste] suggested, sending a file of known size is a good way. You should
keep in mind that when using Windows' file copy you are sacrificing a fair
chunk of bandwidth for the overhead. For this reason I use either Netcat[1]
or Simple Socket File Transfer[2] depending on what I feel like. Both of
these utilise the bandwidth much more effectively and should give you a
more accurate idea of the throughput you can get.

You could also try searching the web/Usenet for a bandwidth testing program.

HTH,

Adam Piggott,
Proprietor,
Proactive Services (Computing).

[1]http://www.vulnwatch.org/netcat/
Command-line only, could be too complicated for some users.

[2]http://www.whitsoftdev.com/ssft/
Has an easy-to-use graphical user interface and can restart failed
transfers from point of failure.

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On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 18:07:42 +0000 (UTC), "John"
<johnemailguard2000-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> I wonder if anyone could tell me how I check the speed between two
>machines linked wirelessly, as I seem to have very slow file transfer rates
>between machines?

have a read at
http://www.issa-uk.org/downloads/pre...NisBestdoc.pdf

test software at
<http://www.ixiacom.com/products/performance_applications/pa_display.php?skey=pa_q_check>

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