questions about vnc

[pedro_sandchez]

I have a pretty old sony vaio that I am trying to use as a server to store my data on (large amounts of moves and music have filled my laptop to capacity)

I purchased a d-link 5-port switch. It is 10/100mbps, not gigabyte networking.

I have it setup and can control the sony remotely just fine.

The problem is that it is pretty slow. As in, when I open a window it takes a second to fuly load and sometimes sits there completely blank for a second or two.

Is this because I am using a 10/100 switch?

If I wanted to go to a gigabyte switch would I have to get new network adapters for the server and my laptop?

also, how can I transfer files from one computer to the next with this setup?

I'm using realvnc by the way.

 

thanks

pedros