Method to control Up/Down speeds on FTP file transfer

[NS_USGS]

The quick question. Is there a programmable way to set the up down speeds of an ftp file transfer when using the FTP VI palette?

The reason being that an application developed to manage a large number of txt based data files zips, then FTP's these files up to a hosted provider. The application works fine except at one site location that has a corruption rate of about 50% on the hosted FTP. The zipped files are not corrupt on the local instance. One of the field personnel found that if they use FileZilla and change the settings "Transfer, Speed Limits" and reduce the upload KB/s then the files have a better success rate. Yes a better success rate but still corrupt files. The network connection is based on a Verizon aircard in a Cradlepoint in a low coverage area, relying on cell boosters for connection. I realize that this is like placing a band-aid on a cut off finger and hoping it grows back, but it's what I've been charged to do.

So can you easily set the upload download KB/s in a Labview developed FTP handle?

Also personal opinion or experiences on what would cause large scale file corruption through FTP on a common local network would be nice. My first theory is failing router.

Thanks much for any feedback...

[Jason-M]

NS_USGS,

Unfortunately, with our FTP client you cannot modify the up/down speed of the file transfer. Our FTP client uses one socket at a time, so the speed is 1:1 and will always go as fast as it can go. You could always add a delay in LV between times that you want to perform the transfer to slow the transfer down, but you cannot select multiple sockets and have the program run faster.

Best,