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Parallel transfer refers to simultaneously copying files in both directions between two computers over a network. On Windows systems, users often wonder whether parallel transfers (e.g., sending files from A to B while also sending from B to A) are faster than sequential transfers. The answer depends on network factors such as WLAN/WiFi protocol overhead, interrupt handling, and available upload/download capacity. In some cases, parallel transfers can utilize unused bandwidth in both directions, potentially improving overall throughput. However, they may also introduce contention and slowdowns due to shared medium limitations. This tag covers discussions about optimizing file transfer strategies in home or small office networks, particularly when moving large archives (over 10 GB) between Windows machines.
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    Windows 7 Paralell WLAN/Wifi file transfer slower than sequential?

    Assume I have two computers A and B which are connected (through WLAN/Wifi router) in an inhouse net. Now I have to transfer huge file archives (> 10 GB) from A to B and other huge file archives from B to A. I could either do this file transfers 1) in parallel (=start copying files from A to B...
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    • archiving computer computer b data transfer file transfer in-house network latency network network performance parallel transfer performance protocol recommendations system interrupts throughput transfer speed upload capacity utilization wifi wlan
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    • Forum: Windows Networking
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