One way network problem

Jed Shields · 30 Aug 2011 at 19:25

Hi guys,

I'm having trouble with my server. I can access everything using my Sonos and XBMC. I can copy from my PC to the server okay. Using LogMeIn I can copy a file from my server over to my PC. However, I cannot read directly from the server eg open a file using my PC. I have no trouble reading and writing to other PC's on the network. All are connected via a 1Gb switch.

I've downloaded a free program called LAN Speed Test with the following results. I've tried a 10Mb and a 100Mb file option:

My PC to my Wife's PC Write 300Mbps

My PC to my Wife's PC Read 280Mbps

My PC to my Server Write 300Mbps

My PC to my Server Read 10Mb file 300Mbps, 100Mb file ... takes a while then comes back with 0.

Any ideas?

Jed Shields · 30 Aug 2011 at 22:00

The networks been running fine for a couple of years. I guess the cable could have failed. I'll have a play tomorrow.

Jed Shields · 31 Aug 2011 at 08:33

Tingle said:
What about Wife's PC to Server Read?

Just checked: It works okay on the LAN Speed Test for a file up to 500Mb, then it fails.

I've just tried copying a large file ie >1Gb from the server using my wife's PC and it comes up "There is a problem accessing \\Server\Music ....Make sure you are connected to the network and try again."

However, a 30Mb file transferred fine. My PC can't copy the 30Mb file, but manages a 9Kb file okay.

It seems like a file size issue. Any ideas?

Jed Shields · 31 Aug 2011 at 12:36

Turn them on or off?

Jed Shields · 31 Aug 2011 at 13:08

It was already enabled. I've tried turning them off and on and there's no change.

Jed Shields · 31 Aug 2011 at 14:05

On the server via LogMeIn on my PC.