Hey all,
I am having some slight issues with my network. This is how it is currently setup; I have my Desktop and HTPC connected to a gigabit switch in the same room. The gigabit switch is then connected via powerline to the router which is connected at 100Mbps.
I can access the internet fine through all the connected devices. However, when I start transferring files between the Desktop and HTPC (Big files 20GB+), I only get transfer speeds of around 2MB/s. I assumed that with a gigabit switch, it should be faster. I then did some troubleshooting starting with removing the powerline connection from the switch. I then transferred the same file and I achieved speeds of over 50MB/s which is great.
Why should the powerline/router be restricting the speed when it is essentially on its own network?
and
What can I do about it apart from removing the powerline/router cable just to transfer some files?
Cheers all
I am having some slight issues with my network. This is how it is currently setup; I have my Desktop and HTPC connected to a gigabit switch in the same room. The gigabit switch is then connected via powerline to the router which is connected at 100Mbps.
I can access the internet fine through all the connected devices. However, when I start transferring files between the Desktop and HTPC (Big files 20GB+), I only get transfer speeds of around 2MB/s. I assumed that with a gigabit switch, it should be faster. I then did some troubleshooting starting with removing the powerline connection from the switch. I then transferred the same file and I achieved speeds of over 50MB/s which is great.
Why should the powerline/router be restricting the speed when it is essentially on its own network?
and
What can I do about it apart from removing the powerline/router cable just to transfer some files?
Cheers all