FlashFxp choking on uploads ????

[UnspecifiedId]

Greetings All,

we've noticed that Flash 3.4 seems to struggle with uploads.

A classic example is trying to upload Joomla, with FlashFXP it can take between 2-9hrs ! WS_FTP/Directory Opus knock it over in about 30mins. We do seem to get better results when switching PASV mode off, but we're scratching our heads.

Any insights into what might be causing this would be greatful.

Regards

Gavin

System Environment
* FlashFXP v3.4 build 1145 19 June 2006
* OS WinXP SP2
* Running behind NAT/router Generally a CISC or CYBERGUARD SNAPGEAR (We've tried 5 different environments to try establish problem)
* Running firewall Hardware (Cyberguard) or Sygate
* Running Antivirus Symantec SAV Corporate 10.x
* Network Trial Environments Cable 24Mb/512k or 2048/2048 sHDSL
* Registered = YES PM for details

additional info if related
* FTP server(s) name ProFTPd (though have tried a few different ISPs)

[bigstar]

I downloaded the latest full package for Joomla to test this out for myself.

System Environment
* FlashFXP v3.4 build 1145
* WinXP SP2
* 1024/768 DSL
* Local network is gigabit, a gigabit switch connected to the dsl modem.
* ProFTPD (not sure what version off hand)
* NOD32 Anti-Virus

The connection and data transfers utilized SSL/TLSv1 encryption. I might of had slightly better results if I didn't use encryption.

Transferred 1,551 files totaling 6.41 MB in 21 minutes 12 seconds (19.7 KB/s)

Due to the large number of small files the performance is limited by how quickly the client/server can send commands back and forth as well as open data connections.

One possiblity is that your firewall limits the number of connections per second which would increase the overall duration of the transfer. However this might not explain why WS_FTP managed better results. Another possiblity is that perhaps FlashFXP needs to be optimized for your network setup. Basically this means adjusting the TCP/IP Buffer Size option within FlashFXP

Options > Preferences > Connection > TCP/IP Buffer Size

My first suggestion would be to try (default), and then work your way up from there.

When changing this setting special care must be taken, It can only be changed while disconnected from all sites. If you are connected to a site the change wont take effect until you restart FlashFXP.

(For my test I used a 32k send buffer, this seems to work best for my network setup)

[Linkster]

just an FYI...ws_ftp defaults to "port" mode, and FlashFXP default to "pasv".

[UnspecifiedId]

Thank you Linkster and Bigstar,

we're still trying to troubleshoot this as its driving us barmy. Our gut feel is that it does have something to do with the PASV vs Port mode.

Will do some more investigating. Thank you for investing your time and effort.

Regards

Gavin

[stevec4]

I am curious about this as well, for some reason FlashFXP hangs after every file is uploaded (on my webserver only it seems).

I have tried PASV and PORT with the same rsults

[R] TYPE I
[R] 200 TYPE is now 8-bit binary
[R] PORT 192,168,1,103,4,46
[R] 200 PORT command successful
[R] STOR topics_row_box.tpl
[R] 150 Connecting to port 39704
[R] 226-File successfully transferred
[R] 226 0.300 seconds (measured here), 22.06 Kbytes per second
Transferred: topics_row_box.tpl 6 KB in 32.70 seconds (0.2 KB/s)
[R] TYPE A
[R] 200 TYPE is now ASCII
[R] STAT -la
[R] List Complete: 6 KB in 0.41 seconds (15.6 KB/s)
Transfer queue completed
Transferred 1 file totaling 6 KB in 36.36 seconds (0.2 KB/s)
[R] TYPE I

[R] TYPE I
[R] 200 TYPE is now 8-bit binary
[R] PASV
[R] 227 Entering Passive Mode (72,22,85,6,**)
[R] Opening data connection IP: 72.22.85.6, PORT: 8204
[R] STOR topics_row_box.tpl
[R] 150 Accepted data connection
[R] 226-File successfully transferred
[R] 226 0.291 seconds (measured here), 22.80 Kbytes per second
Transferred: topics_row_box.tpl 6 KB in 18.56 seconds (0.4 KB/s)
[R] TYPE A
[R] 200 TYPE is now ASCII
[R] PASV
[R] 227 Entering Passive Mode (72,22,85,6,**,**)
[R] Opening data connection IP: 72.22.85.6 PORT: 8117
[R] LIST -al
[R] 150 Accepted data connection
[R] 226-Options: -a -l 
[R] 226 90 matches total
[R] List Complete: 6 KB in 0.61 seconds (10.4 KB/s)
Transfer queue completed
Transferred 1 file totaling 6 KB in 35.59 seconds (0.4 KB/s)

System Environment
* FlashFXP v3.4 build 1145
* WinXP SP2
* 4096/1024 cable
* Local network is dlink, conncected to a swicth / router / Cable modem.
* Norton Anti-Virus

Don't mean to hijack the thread (just similar problem)

Steve

[MxxCon]

stevec4, what about downloads and other servers?