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Nighthawk C7000 AC1900 Slow ReadySHARE speeds
I recently tried to start using the ReadySHARE function of the C7000 to archive files on a USB HD attached to the USB port on the C7000. I'm able to connect via the PC but the transfer speeds are VE...
No particular reason for not doing LAN SPEED TEST other than that I thought it would take more time. I figured it would make more sense to try different HDs first.
I have not tried another cable but when I connect the HD to the computer (via USB 2.0) I get 25-30 MB/s transfer rate.
As I mentioned previously, I realize that using a small solid state drive might be faster (and I still might try it to see how much better it works than the 1 TB drive) but the whole point for me is to have a LARGE archive drive, so it doesn't really matter to me if it's faster with a small drive.
I have not tried another cable but when I connect the HD to the computer (via USB 2.0) I get 25-30 MB/s transfer rate.
As I mentioned previously, I realize that using a small solid state drive might be faster (and I still might try it to see how much better it works than the 1 TB drive) but the whole point for me is to have a LARGE archive drive, so it doesn't really matter to me if it's faster with a small drive.
No, it wouldn't take more time other than to d/l it and install it... minutes. However we'd have common ground and test method with same 'files'.
Changing cables on the router connection will rule out a bad cable. If you used the same cable on the PC then that is OK and a valid test.
Using a flash drive is another way to help rule out the router as the problem. If its speed is the same then it isn't the drive.
We're trying to determine if the problem is the drive or router.
Connecting to a PC and using a drive is completely different that on the router in terms of how it is accessed. Direct connect on a PC is always faster. Much more overhead to go out to the LAN to the router and to the disk. However as I've posted I get resonable speeds (I'm on an R7000 though).
In reading back in this thread I noticed this:
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Update firmware (and then factory reset). According to Google search I have the latest firmware for my ISP (V1.01.23 for Comcast).
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Yes, that is the correct version (see http://netgear-us.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25477/~/current-firmware-version-for-netgear-cable-modem-routers) but where did you get that version from? I ask as the Support page (https://www.netgear.com/support/product/C7000.aspx#download) doesn't show any upgrades available?
Quite possible the F/W is the problem. Might have to check with the ISP as they might be responsible for that version?