Odd network issue ... *very* slow scp between two servers

[Marc G. Fournier]

On Sat, 6 Mar 2004, Mike Tancsa wrote:

> I would in the following order
> a) check the settings on the switch. AutoNeg *only* works when both sides
> are set to auto-neg. If both sides are not auto, make sure both sides are
> the same for speed and duplex settings.

Non-managed switch, unfortunately ... so that one isn't an option ...

> b) try changing the cable.  Go with cat6 for the em even if you use
> 100baseTX.  Dont use anything shorter than 3f/1m

Will look into this one, see what they have available down there ...

> c) try the card in a different slot on your MB.  We have found a few boards
> where the em is picky about what slot its in and what it potentially shares
> as an interrupt.

Onboard ethernet, no option here ...

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