FG
💻 Software

Why is the file copy speed over wireless so slow?

Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 202613515 views
Confidence Score0%
0%

Problem

I am copying files from one powerful computer to another on my home network. The files are copying slower than what it would take to download them over the internet. If my connection is supposed to be like 300mbps on wireless-n compared to 22mbs over the cable internet connection, why can't I copy …

Unverified for your environment

Select your OS to check compatibility.

1 Fix

Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification

Fix for: Why is the file copy speed over wireless so slow?

Low Risk

First of all, most desktop computers aren't capable of copying files faster than 15-20 MB/s (mega bytes, big B) or 120-160 Mb/s (mega bits, little b). The upper limit is due to a combination of hard disk speed, I/O bus bandwidth, available memory, a…

Awaiting Verification

Be the first to verify this fix

Sign in to verify this fix

Environment