Network file transfer speed.

jst0076 · 02-12-2009, 01:24 PM

Hi,

I've looked into various different network storage options over the last few months (thanks again to those who have helped with my previous queries) but think I've finally got it sorted. Still have one more quick question.

I currently have a desktop PC and a laptop. Networked via a wireless G router, laptop is 300mbit N capable but obviously router throttles this speed. PC is connected via 10mbit home plugs as couldn't get a stable wireless connection.

Planning on expanding storage on the desktop via an esata pci card and 2 drives in raid 1 config. I did a file transfer earlier from desktop to laptop and 371mb took 15 minutes.

So, if I were to replace the router to an N router and purchase some faster homeplugs, I think 200mbit are the fastest currently available (?) (or ethernet the desktop direct to router) what sort of file transfer speed could I expect?

Thanks in advance.

DavidHB · 02-12-2009, 03:19 PM

The answers here are going to depend on the environment.

Where you're using wireless, you are clearly getting reasonable 'g' speeds, but whether things can or will go faster will depend, in part on the quality of the signal you get, which can vary even in the the space of a couple of feet.

I recall that the advice on this forum tends to look down on homeplug connections, but most UK reviews I have read have been pretty favourable. How far you can push this technology will of course depend on the quality of your house wiring. In the UK, if it's a reasonably recent installation, it will probably be OK.

The fastest and most reliable connection of all is, of course, wired ...

David

02-12-2009, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jst0076 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 59 OS: XP Pro SP3, Vista Home Premium, W2K Pro SP4	Network file transfer speed. Hi, I've looked into various different network storage options over the last few months (thanks again to those who have helped with my previous queries) but think I've finally got it sorted. Still have one more quick question. I currently have a desktop PC and a laptop. Networked via a wireless G router, laptop is 300mbit N capable but obviously router throttles this speed. PC is connected via 10mbit home plugs as couldn't get a stable wireless connection. Planning on expanding storage on the desktop via an esata pci card and 2 drives in raid 1 config. I did a file transfer earlier from desktop to laptop and 371mb took 15 minutes. So, if I were to replace the router to an N router and purchase some faster homeplugs, I think 200mbit are the fastest currently available (?) (or ethernet the desktop direct to router) what sort of file transfer speed could I expect? Thanks in advance.

02-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
DavidHB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 151 OS: Vista x64 SP1; XP Pro; Ubuntu 8.10	Re: Network file transfer speed. The answers here are going to depend on the environment. Where you're using wireless, you are clearly getting reasonable 'g' speeds, but whether things can or will go faster will depend, in part on the quality of the signal you get, which can vary even in the the space of a couple of feet. I recall that the advice on this forum tends to look down on homeplug connections, but most UK reviews I have read have been pretty favourable. How far you can push this technology will of course depend on the quality of your house wiring. In the UK, if it's a reasonably recent installation, it will probably be OK. The fastest and most reliable connection of all is, of course, wired ... David