Slow Network Transfer Speeds over Wifi

sanaxe1 · 1 Nov 2012 at 17:27

I've just purchased a 2TB Network Hard drive which is connected via ethernet to my router ( Virgin Super Hub ) and tried to transfer some files onto it via Wifi but its maxing out at 2mb/sec :confused:

Its also the same if i transfer any files to any other computers on the network. Is there some network settings which need doing as i can download at 6mb/s from the internet over wifi fine.

NZB · 1 Nov 2012 at 17:40

Are you using the hub's wifi? If so try changing it from 2.4Ghz to 5Ghz in settings or sticking it in modem mode and connect another router. The hub's wifi is atrocious.

sanaxe1 · 1 Nov 2012 at 17:43

Yes i am using the Hubs Wifi but i can download 6mb/s over wifi from the internet no problem. So if it was the Hub it would at least get the same speeds , so it must be something else.

NZB · 1 Nov 2012 at 18:15

Try connecting the 2TB to the same machine with a sata cable and see if the problem is still there. If its an HTPC or no room in the case/whatever, connect it outside and put the drive on it's side.