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HELP....NEW NOVICE USER SPEED ISSUES READYNAS DUO
Hi,
I'am getting average 2 MB/S transfer rate, the Access point used is linksys WAP54G ( with latest firmware) and modem is Tenda 840R ( did update the firmware once, probably on updated firmware).
Need help, happy to report back with any results.
What I currently have done is disabled journaling.
The NAS is connected directly to the Tenda using LAN cable, whereas I'am trying to transfer using my laptop via wifi.If this gives you an idea of my network setup.
I'am sorry to be bothering you guys , specially being my first post and all but I'am sure you would have done the same if you were getting such lame speeds.
Any assistance will be greatfully acknowledged, thanks in advance.
I'am getting average 2 MB/S transfer rate, the Access point used is linksys WAP54G ( with latest firmware) and modem is Tenda 840R ( did update the firmware once, probably on updated firmware).
Need help, happy to report back with any results.
What I currently have done is disabled journaling.
The NAS is connected directly to the Tenda using LAN cable, whereas I'am trying to transfer using my laptop via wifi.If this gives you an idea of my network setup.
I'am sorry to be bothering you guys , specially being my first post and all but I'am sure you would have done the same if you were getting such lame speeds.
Any assistance will be greatfully acknowledged, thanks in advance.
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Only one device can transmit on the WiFI channel at a time (including the router/AP), so it is the maximum.kunalraiker wrote: mdgm wrote: Your limitation is your wireless connection. Wireless G is only capable of 2-3 MB/s. See ReadyNAS Performance Expectations
Does the speed reflect every device simultaneously, or is it a maximum I could get at any given time.- Can I expect better results using Netgear WNDR3800 Wireless Dual Band N600 Gigabit Router.
Also what does it mean by "WiFi Channel"
Perhaps. The WNDR3800 is much faster than your current router. But if your laptop hardware is also 802.11g then it won't be any faster. Can you tell what WiFi card is installed in the laptop?kunalraiker wrote: Can I expect better results using Netgear WNDR3800 Wireless Dual Band N600 Gigabit Router.
802.11G has several channels (11 in the US). Your router picks one to use.kunalraiker wrote: Also what does it mean by "WiFi Channel" StephenB wrote:
Perhaps. The WNDR3800 is much faster than your current router. But if your laptop hardware is also 802.11g then it won't be any faster. Can you tell what WiFi card is installed in the laptop?kunalraiker wrote: Can I expect better results using Netgear WNDR3800 Wireless Dual Band N600 Gigabit Router.
One netbook has a broadcom wireless adapter which is capable of N draft, the other laptop is more robust and decent spec has a n adapter (not sure what brand it is)
802.11G has several channels (11 in the US). Your router picks one to use.kunalraiker wrote: Also what does it mean by "WiFi Channel"
Then upgrading the router would speed things up - 2x perhaps (depending on what hardware you have).kunalraiker wrote: One netbook has a broadcom wireless adapter which is capable of N draft, the other laptop is more robust and decent spec has a n adapter (not sure what brand it is)
Using ethernet would be faster still, so if you have a lot of transferring to do it is worth hooking up the cable.- I don't have the comfort of ethernet ports as I have a multi level townhouse and the router is connected on the first floor, whereas the rest of the equipement (laptops and squeezebox touch) are on the top floor.
Understood. Though if you have a lot of data to move, you can get 10x the speeds over ethernet. So it could be worth the inconvenience of going down to the first floor. Just a thought.kunalraiker wrote: I don't have the comfort of ethernet ports as I have a multi level townhouse and the router is connected on the first floor, whereas the rest of the equipement (laptops and squeezebox touch) are on the top floor. - I will be using a squuezebox touch that is capable of only 802.11G should should I use 1 channel (2.4 Ghz) at G +N and the other 5Ghz at N for the rest of my laptops and other devices.
kunalraiker wrote: I will be using a squuezebox touch that is capable of only 802.11G should should I use 1 channel (2.4 Ghz) at G +N and the other 5Ghz at N for the rest of my laptops and other devices.
Your squeezebox can run 802.11g, while your laptops are running 802.11n - even if they are using the same radio channel.
So try both 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz with the newer devices, and see which works best.
-some clients only run at 2.4 ghz, so you might want to check to see that your laptops actually use 802.11n at 5 Ghz.
-The 5 Ghz band usually has less interference and offers higher speeds, and but also has shorter range. Since your router is two floors below your laptops, you might get better speeds with 2.4 ghz.
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