Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 01:13:49 +0000 From: Karl Pielorz <kpielorz@tdx.co.uk> To: Eddie Wieder <eddiew@raydian.net> Cc: "'questions@freebsd.org'" <questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: Intel Etherexpress Pro 100B and speed Message-ID: <36F0534D.73D8E49F@tdx.co.uk> References: <CFA70652A242D211B82700A0C96E9AF77163@ray1.raydian.net>
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Eddie Wieder wrote: > I have FreeBSD 2.2.8 running with an Intel Etherexpress Pro 100B and a > Linux (ugh) box with the same card, the linux box transfers file via ftp > faster than the FreeBSD box, I get about 600Kbps to 2Mbps on the > FreeBSD and anywhere from 2Mbps to 6Mbps on the linux box. > > any clues This can be any number of factors, i.e. CPU? Box configuration etc.? Hard Drive? - I used to get what I thought was a measly 2Mb/sec from my FreeBSD box to my NT workstation (via my 2 100Pro-B's), these days I get a much better 8-9Mb/sec - what changed? - The drivers on my Windows NT box, and the cable... Neither changes on their own netted much of an increase - but both together did... See what I mean? :-) (i.e. give us more details? :-) -Kp To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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