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RN 102 connection via USB & Ethernet
Hi I have an RN 102 with 1 HDD in at present and am connected to in on my network via ethernet , connection running off my laptop at 10 mps. It wasn't a problem this speed untill recently I tho...
Sandshark wrote:
Are you sure you are runnig at 10m bits per second, not 10m bytes per sec, which is close to what you'll observe with a 100m bits per sec connection.
That is the first thing to confirm. You can see this in Windows - if you are running Windows 10, the process is here: https://winaero.com/blog/see-the-ethernet-or-wifi-adapter-speed-in-windows-10/
If you are running 10 m bits, then I suggest starting by getting a new ethernet cable between the laptop and the switch. You could also try a new switch port.
FWIW, upgrading your FS605 switch to a gigabit switch would be very inexpensive. A GS308 costs less than $20 on Amazon US at the moment. I'd do that even if your current laptop can't take advantage of it.
You could get a USB 3.0 ethernet adapter for your laptop for another $15 or so. But you need at least a cat5e ethernet cable in order to get gigabit speed. Most cables have that rating printed on the cable itself - if yours doesn't, then maybe add a cat 6 or cat 6a cable to the order.
Doing all three of these things should get you a lot better speeds for less than $50US.
Hi
Thanks for the swift response,
My laptop is a HP pavilion g6 2244 connected via ethernet to a netgear F605 10 / 100 switch
The RN102 is also connected to the same Netgear switch
I was always under the impression the connection speed should be automaticly set, is ther any way of interogating the switch ?
or is it more likeley the drivers for the laptop ?
the network lights are flashing amber ( orange ) when transfering data which I believe to be 10 mps
the transfer speed on the laptop also says 10 mps
any ideas
cheers
Graham
The network speed is auto-negotiate, up to the max rate of the slowest component involved.
From the specs on your computer: Network Card Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
You are the unfortunate victim of a computer company trying to save pennies on a low-end consumer PC. Since most use WiFi on a laptop, there were computers of that era (2012/13) that didn't bother with a gigabit Ethernet connection. Yours is one of them.
Since it has USB3, a USB3 to gigabit Ethernet adapter (assuming your network supports gigabit) or an AC WiFi USB device (assuming your router/access point supports AC protocol) could improve your speed.
- Hi
Thanks for those thoughts, if I have an ethernet adaptor in the laptop , a network switch all 10 / 100 spec any ideas why I cant get in the 100 mps bracket, can cables be a contributing factor ?
Cheers
GAre you sure you are runnig at 10m bits per second, not 10m bytes per sec, which is close to what you'll observe with a 100m bits per sec connection. That 10/100 is bits, not bytes, and 100mbit Ethernet is still slow.
If it really is 10mbit, it could be a cable issue or failing hardware in any of the boxes in the path. I have one NAS that, when connected to a "green" switch only negotiates a10mb connection. I believe it was damaged by a surge resulting from a local lightning strike.
Sandshark wrote:
Are you sure you are runnig at 10m bits per second, not 10m bytes per sec, which is close to what you'll observe with a 100m bits per sec connection.
That is the first thing to confirm. You can see this in Windows - if you are running Windows 10, the process is here: https://winaero.com/blog/see-the-ethernet-or-wifi-adapter-speed-in-windows-10/
If you are running 10 m bits, then I suggest starting by getting a new ethernet cable between the laptop and the switch. You could also try a new switch port.
FWIW, upgrading your FS605 switch to a gigabit switch would be very inexpensive. A GS308 costs less than $20 on Amazon US at the moment. I'd do that even if your current laptop can't take advantage of it.
You could get a USB 3.0 ethernet adapter for your laptop for another $15 or so. But you need at least a cat5e ethernet cable in order to get gigabit speed. Most cables have that rating printed on the cable itself - if yours doesn't, then maybe add a cat 6 or cat 6a cable to the order.
Doing all three of these things should get you a lot better speeds for less than $50US.
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