File Transfer on Home Network

[dave_the_nerd]

So guys there is nothing out there that I can build that will do what I want?

You already have the stuff to do it, it's either not configured correctly or it's being interfered with. (WiFi is prone to that.)

Are you connecting on the 2.4GHz band or the 5GHz band? Are there any other wifi networks in the area that could be working on the same channel and interfering with your wifi? Other devices (cordless phones, microwaves, etc.) running in-band that could be interfering?

(And I'm sorry to be rude about it, but if you can't answer those questions, there's not a lot somebody can do to help you without being onsite.)

Even if you get the wifi connection solid, 10MB/Sec isn't a reliable average, it's at the top end of what the technology is capable of pushing in real-world circumstances. 5-7 would be average, IMO.

 

[aadeshgandhi]

And I'm sorry to be rude about it, but if you can't answer those questions, there's not a lot somebody can do to help you without being onsite.

Dave, no worries on that. I know my questions might come out as dumb but I just wanted to get the setup up n going....

Are you connecting on the 2.4GHz band or the 5GHz band?

I am on 2.4 GHz, although router supports 5 GHz my laptop does not and the wireless card is Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030.

Are there any other wifi networks in the area that could be working on the same channel and interfering with your wifi?

None, I am on channel 5 and there are no other wifi networks on that channel.

Other devices (cordless phones, microwaves, etc.) running in-band that could be interfering?

We have a microwave in the kitchen, no cordless phones.

Even if you get the wifi connection solid, 10MB/Sec isn't a reliable average, it's at the top end of what the technology is capable of pushing in real-world circumstances. 5-7 would be average, IMO.

10 Mb/sec is not needed, even if i get 5 I am happy but not sure what changes I have to make...

Thanks,
Aadesh

 

[cantholdanymore]

Problem? It's $230. But that's again because its essentially a NAS crammed into a router. For that kind of money you're extremely close to a full NAS solution such as the Seagate BlackArmor (2 bays) or the Netgear Stora (also 2 bays).

Hey Cool; I'm looking into the Synology DS212j, do you have any idea how it compares to the ones you mentioned?

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Hey Cool; I'm looking into the Synology DS212j, do you have any idea how it compares to the ones you mentioned?

Hey cantholdanymore, remember you should create your own thread when asking a question We don't want to thread hijack. You can always PM someone over to your thread if you want their input too!

Anyways, to answer your question, the Synology is better hands down. The Seagate and Netgear are both entry-level options to get people into NAS's. They both have have nearly half the processing power and half the memory of the Synology. Both top out in read speeds of around 20MB/s, which is half of what the Synology unit is capable of.

EDIT: I should also add to be aware however that Synology has moved to an Apple-like app-store. Which means that more "advanced" features (time machine backups, VPN server, etc, etc) are actually paid add-ons. Keep that in mind when purchasing

 

[cantholdanymore]

Thanks man,
Didn't mean to hijack But the Synology may be an alternative to a file server()

 

[dave_the_nerd]

None, I am on channel 5 and there are no other wifi networks on that channel.

Wifi networks generally need to be as far away from each other as possible. Default is channel 6, so you'll get interference on channel 5 if there's congestion. 1, 6, and 11 are "safe." 3/4 and 8/9 are "only if you have to" channels. The rest are usually a no-go.

We have a microwave in the kitchen, no cordless phones.

As long as it's off, then.

 

[yinan]

Not over wireless, no. Wireless is not a fast technology but a convenient one.

 

[Joje]

Not over wireless, no. Wireless is not a fast technology but a convenient one.

are you sure??

 

[yinan]

yes

 

[JackMDS]

When the Wireless client devices are in the same Room that the Wireless Router is in, and both devices are about 6' apart with totally clear line of sight between all Antennae.

To get the fastest file transfer.

1. Optimize the TCP IP parameters of each Wireless card.

SG TCP Optimizer - http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php

2. Use Dual Band Wireless Router, and Dual band Wireless card in each Wireless client.

Once you start to move away from the above described position the outcome is highly depending on the environment and there is No real credible way to know what is the Max transfer that can be achieved ( http://www.ezlan.net/wbars.html ).

There is magic solution beyond of what described above.

While most people understand that there is No Ultimate gaming experience with old CPU and $20 Video card they know nothing about Networking.

Complaining, and making online "childish demands" will not do anything for anyone.

One has to spend his time learning about the topic so that One can adapt his installation to the specific environment to be able to get more.