Full/Half Duplex question

[Heeter]

Hi Guys,

My NIC card is set at autonegotiate. Should I change that setting to Full duplex, or Half Duplex? Or should I just leave it alone? I want to increase the file transfer speeds within my home network. I am going to do this setting chance to all computers in my home.

Thanks in advance.

Heeter

 

[mbx]

If you're running your home network through a switch, or a router with a switch, then you can set the NIC to Full-Duplex.
If you're running two pc's networked via a cross-over cable, or through a hub, then you need to set it to Half-Duplex

 

[Heeter]

Great,

Thanks, MBX

Heeter

 

[Zedric]

Best leave it on auto, that sorts it out the best way in 99.9% of the cases.

 

[Heeter]

As I have found out,

Leaving it on "Auto" is actually better than "FullDuplex" mode. Connections within the home network were really poor with any setting other than "Auto".

I am no networking wizard, so I am sure that there is a lot more involved than just throwing the setting into "Full Duplex" without making other adjustments somewheres else.

Heeter

 

[Zedric]

I am no networking wizard, so I am sure that there is a lot more involved than just throwing the setting into "Full Duplex" without making other adjustments somewheres else.

Acctually, not really. But if auto works best, don't touch it.

 

[X-Istence]

Auto is suggested.