Switching to gigabit ethernet

**s9ann0** · 02-15-2006, 05:51 AM

when I look in network monitor on windows xp on 100mbps ethernet it only ever shows the link at 15% even on file transfers so is windows capable or using all that bandwidth ?

**Brad Mitchell** · 02-15-2006, 05:56 AM

With the right cabling and switch he should be able to do pretty good, especially with Macs I think. If anything, I am sure that the onboard NIC on the Macs is higher quality than that which is integrated in most average desktop PCs. 10/100/1000 ethernet interfaces are not all created equal!

Brad

**HushMoney** · 02-15-2006, 05:58 AM

Yep, we switched to gigabit about 8 months ago at the office. It's a beautiful thing!!!!!

**Brad Gosse** · 02-15-2006, 07:17 AM

I will do a before and after test and let you guys know the results

**Brad Gosse** · 02-15-2006, 07:22 AM

okay so here is the before

100 MBIT switch

500 Meg file copied to another computer took 46 seconds.

I will post the gigabit results when we are done wiring

**mattyboy** · 02-15-2006, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by Brad Gosse

okay so here is the before

100 MBIT switch

500 Meg file copied to another computer took 46 seconds.

I will post the gigabit results when we are done wiring

Looking forward to seeing results as i'm thinking of making the change.

**4Pics** · 02-15-2006, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Brad Gosse

okay so here is the before

100 MBIT switch

500 Meg file copied to another computer took 46 seconds.

I will post the gigabit results when we are done wiring

I bet its less then 15 seconds now.

**Brad Gosse** · 02-15-2006, 03:45 PM

17 seconds was the after result. I am happy with this result

Switching to gigabit ethernet

Switching to gigabit ethernet

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