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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.
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 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.
Hi
Thanks guys for all your help, every days a school day, been a victim, of bits and bytes LOL
don't think I'm ready to spash any major cash on improving the communications speeds,
but its not stopping me improving my back up security for my data.
maybe when I have a few of my priority projects sorted I will re think my computer network.
There is one thing for certain, there are always computer advancements lol
again thanks for the advice its much appreciated.
G \../
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