Yeah, you are right... There is probably nothing you can do about it... It
is probably the fastest you can get except for the 1 Gig network system...
The components that you have for the network is pretty much what I have. We
are using CAT5 cables, of course, and Linksys EtherFast 16 Port Ethernet
Switch.
--
Derek Sevier
Mechanical Design Engineer
Quality Corporation
derek dot s at donkeyforklift dot com
www.donkeyforklift.com
"Kirk A." wrote in message
news:40191348_2@newsprd01...
> Sorry to mislead you, but I am using a switch (HP Procurve 4000m). The
> cables we have are CAT5.
>
> I guess this is about as good as it gets with 100Mmps. Next stop would be
> 1000Mbps, but that would be expensive.
>
> Thanks,
> Kirk
>
> "Derek Sevier" wrote in message
> news:401837cd$1_2@newsprd01...
> > You are using a hub, not a switch? Switch is alittle faster than a hub
> > because it helps detect collisions and keep the flow thru easier. Hubs
> > doesn't do that and slows things down alittle bit.
> >
> > I don't think there is such a thing as a better or higher quality
network
> > cable. I have no idea what I am using but it seems to be running fine as
> far
> > as there are about fifteen computers here connected to the network. We
> only
> > have three workstations using Inventor and the others for the MRP
system.
> >
> > I don't think 100 feet from the server is a problem at all. I believe
that
> > you need to be less than 200 ft from the hub or server (if you are
> connected
> > directly to it).
> >
> > Derek Sevier
> >
> > "Kirk A." wrote in message
> > news:40183482_1@newsprd01...
> > > My connection is at 100Mbps. I checked the configuration and it was
at
> > > "Autodetect". Just for kicks, I changed it to "100Mbps/Full Duplex".
> > > Rebooted and now the assembly opens in 56 sec. Not a realy difference
> > (5%)
> > >
> > > Any ideas on what may be slowing me down? I am only about 100 ft. from
> the
> > > server. What about the wiring between me and the hub, what is the
best
> > wire
> > > to use? Any other factors?
> > >
> > > Kirk
> > >
> > > "Derek Sevier" wrote in message
> > > news:401827e7$1_2@newsprd01...
> > > > I just open an assembly with about 1725 parts and it takes about 30
to
> > 45
> > > > seconds to open. So you might have to see if your network card is
> > > configured
> > > > to be 100 Mbps full duplex or leave as Auto Detect (that is how mine
> is
> > > set
> > > > up). I am sure you will see the difference if you had 1000Mbps
network
> > > > speed. I wish I had that but it will cost a fortune to upgrade. I
> guess
> > > > yours is as normal as mine so don't worry.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Derek Sevier
> > > > Mechanical Design Engineer
> > > > Quality Corporation
> > > > derek dot s at donkeyforklift dot com
> > > > www.donkeyforklift.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Kirk A." wrote in message
> > > > news:401812ae$1_3@newsprd01...
> > > > > I have got an assembly of 1158 parts (post stats=on). This is a
> > typical
> > > > > assembly of mine that has several nuts, bolts, washers and other
> > iParts.
> > > > No
> > > > > adaptive parts. All of these parts reside on our server. When I
> open
> > > > this
> > > > > assembly, it takes Inventor 59 seconds to open it.
> > > > >
> > > > > I was wondering if this is a typical speed that others experience
> with
> > a
> > > > > model of a similar size?
> > > > >
> > > > > Kirk
> > > > > --
> > > > > Inventor R8
> > > > > Dell 4550
> > > > > WinXP Pro
> > > > > P4, 2.8 Ghz, 1G
> > > > > Quadro 900 XGL
> > > > > nVidia v6.14.10.4403
> > > > > 1280x1024, 32 bit
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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