Transfer issues

Technology Networking
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Having some issues with transferring files across my network. I have a laptop hardwired to a gigabit switch, connected to a separate gigabit switch and then hardwired to my tower. I use FileZilla to transfer files and my expectation is to receive close to 125MB/s transfer speed. However, it is consistent at 9.0MB/s.

Laptop: Linux Mint
Tower: W10

Any thoughts?

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Bad cable somewhere in the mix. Or bad settings for the connection on one end.

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Any reason you’re using Filezilla? I’m not saying it’s the cause, but it’s definitely not helping.

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Double checked both settings, everything set correctly. No speed limits in place.

It’s the same program I use to transfer files from my seedbox to home computers. Open to other solutions.

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I’d recommend testing with iperf. Have you already tested with different cables?

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Alright, a lot accomplished:

  1. Checked all cables:
    -2 specified CAT6
    -other not marked
    -replaced unmarked with Cat6
    -80 Mbit/s with iperf (consistent across 10 tests)

  2. Removed basement switch (TP-Link SG1005D - 2015ish) from equation:
    -Running laptop->Cat6->TP-Link SG103 V3.0->Cat6->tower
    -700 Mbit/s with iperf (average across 8 tests)

  3. Ran transfer tests with FileZilla on ftp
    -increased from 9 MB/s to 45 MB/s

Conclusion:
-even though the basement SG1005D is rated as 1Gb switch, it is only performing at 100Mb speeds

Moving Forward:
-Replace basement switch with actual 1Gb
-Increase transfer speeds with FileZilla or find new program/tool
–However, migrating tower to Unraid and running FileZilla as docker would eliminate the need for manual transferring across network

Side note: love using the reply/posting on non-mobile, the preview tab is amazing… great work JDM

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I guess I am also confused by your use case for using ftp over the other protocols. Is there a specific app or something you’re using?

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Using FileZilla to transfer files between my two computers. I used to have my tower upstairs, however moved it to the basement as I only use it as my Plex server. I have not yet changed the OS from W10 to Unraid and do not have a monitor in the basement for it. I use teamviewer to remote into it and apply any updates/use GUI.

In order to get files from my seedbox to tower, I would use SFTP on FileZilla directly. However, without a monitor and not wanting to load up teamviewer all the time, I simply SFTP the files to my laptop. Then, once a week, I use FileZilla to transfer them to my tower in the basement.

I am very new to the software and networking aspect of computers; more familiar with hardware from building pcs.

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Your could share and mount a network drive to the tower

Then it’s just drag and drop. I use teracopy myself.