[KLUG Members] Throughput speeds 10/100

[Bryan-TheBS-Smith]

Bill wrote:
> I am using RT8139 and have had no problems in since installation (several
> months) that could be attributed to either the cards or the drivers. What
> I would like to know is how to measure throughput across my home lan.

The RealTek chips don't offer full duplex, and they are a little
harder on CPU utilization versus DEC Tulip-variants like those in
the Linksys and Netgear models.

As far as measuring performance, I use Bonnie for NFS.  Simple,
large file transfers over FTP is another.  ttcp and a few other
tools are also good.

-- TheBS

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