Going Gigabit

jellybeard999

jellybeard999

jellybeard999

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Im interested in using http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-100-NG at home.

I have 3 pcs, 2 have onboard gigabit, the other will get a gigabit pci card.

I have a Netgear DG834G modem/router and need this to feed all three pcs with internet access, and wireless to my sisters pc.

Any problems with my intentions ?
Any limiting factors which will slow me down ?

I am using the DG834 atm, and its too slow copying files over etc :(
 
i bought this the other day and it really is a great job. Have 3 machines on the network + laptop and the Gigabit connection helps a lot when moving over large files. It replaces an old 8 port netgear switch I had that required restarting (power on/off) around once every 3 hours! Would recommend this switch although I am not sure of any limitations at present. Some of the more knowledgeable network buffs will be able to help im sure.
 
I've got one myself and it works fine. It'll obviously plug straight into your router so you'll have no problems there. Due to it not supporting jumbo frames (doubt there's many switches at this price point that do) it's not going to be quite as fast as the expensive switches but I still tend to get 35 to 40MB/sec transfer speeds - that's around 4 times faster than I get with my 100mbit kit. So yes, at that price, go for it.
 
Pretty sure you need Cat5e or Cat6 for gigabit

Also you might not see more than 300Mbps without jumbo frames, just dont expect a 10 fold increase.
 
that explains why enableing jumbo frames made no diffeence to my set up :( got the ability on my nic card and my DS3 mobo but it was no different when enabled
i got the DG834g and the same switch too :)
anyone suggest any apps to measure network speed ?
 
We don't have jumbo frames here and we routinely hit 50MB/sec, going up to 58 at times. However, that's with RAIDs and high-spec PCs feeding stuff...and using a properly configured ftp server/client combo.

CPU useage is a little high though. I'm looking to move to a JF-enabled switch sometime this year.

Your setup looks good btw :)
 
if i were to use standard cat5 what speeds can i expect, i have some cat5e in there, but some MIGHT be cat5, if its going to limit it massively, i will change it.

Thanks for the responses so far :)

This switch ok for home use then ? :)
 
actually i screwed up from a google it seems cat5 should be fine for gigabit

i currently use a D834G wireless router with a GS608 which is the same as the one you are looking at but with 3 less ports, i just plg a 1m cable into the router and plug the pc's into the switch..

So near enough same set up, got cat5e cables all round and can manage 40mbps which is a 320Mbps connection
 
Just so you know it seems like some Vista gigabit drivers arent upto scratch

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17685282

Otherwise I am using the 8 port variety of this switch and it works well (obviously I wish netgear and others would start putting gigabit switches direct into their routers instead of 10/100 but I guess you cant blame them)

Im also using netgear/powerline network plugs (XE104 model) and they are brilliant - they just work. Setting up my NAS box today and will finally be done networking two shuttle's plus my main rig all together with the NAS and a netgear adsl router.
 
i have a 5port gigabit switch, just use cat5e cable, works fine with it

dead pleased, backups are way faster now!
 
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