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How to optimize the file transfer speed between USB external hard drive and wired-LAN PC on R7000.
Hi everyone, Here is my configuration: I have R7000, updated to latest firmware. I connect my PC to router using Cat5e cable. I connect my USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Western Digital 6TB) to...
PhamHuyBao wrote:
I think that I will leave everything as it is and accept that the transfer speed of 30-33 MB/s is the best that I can get with R7000.
TrustedReview measured the R7000's USB speed at 28-29 MB/sec, which is approximately what you are getting. http://www.trustedreviews.com/netgear-nighthawk-ac1900-802-11ac-router-review-setup-performance-page-2
The R9000 has 100 MB/s read speed and about 55 MB/sec write speed. https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33046-netgear-r9000-nighthawk-x10-smart-wifi-router-reviewed?showall=&start=2
Firstly trash the cat5 and replace by a Cat6.
Did you try to run it on your PC?
keep me posted.