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Does the switch not function as expected?

Does the switch not function as expected?

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thedoggamer987
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10-11-2018, 11:57 PM
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I'm not very familiar with networking setup. My PC, a WD MyCloud mirror NAS (2TB RAID1), and a Fritz!Box are connected. When I try to transfer files from my SSD to the NAS, speeds are only in kb/s and sometimes it stops completely, showing 0 bytes/s. I suspect traffic might be going through the router instead of moving directly to the NAS, which would slow things down. Anyone have suggestions on how to fix this? Moving hundreds of GB is really frustrating at that speed. Thanks ahead!
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thedoggamer987
10-11-2018, 11:57 PM #1

I'm not very familiar with networking setup. My PC, a WD MyCloud mirror NAS (2TB RAID1), and a Fritz!Box are connected. When I try to transfer files from my SSD to the NAS, speeds are only in kb/s and sometimes it stops completely, showing 0 bytes/s. I suspect traffic might be going through the router instead of moving directly to the NAS, which would slow things down. Anyone have suggestions on how to fix this? Moving hundreds of GB is really frustrating at that speed. Thanks ahead!

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AvailablePr0
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10-13-2018, 12:52 PM
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Powerline adapters are not recognized for high performance. Their effectiveness depends on your home’s wiring setup. Also, remember RAID 1 requires double writes, which can slow things down. I’ve noticed users achieving a few Mbps over power line, while others see up to hundreds of Mbps. You might want to install a switch close to your PC and link it to the power line adapter, then connect both the NAS and PC through that same switch. This keeps data within the switch, allowing you to reach gigabit speeds—up to 125 MB/s. The main drawback is that all connected devices will be constrained by the speed of those adapters.
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10-13-2018, 12:52 PM #2

Powerline adapters are not recognized for high performance. Their effectiveness depends on your home’s wiring setup. Also, remember RAID 1 requires double writes, which can slow things down. I’ve noticed users achieving a few Mbps over power line, while others see up to hundreds of Mbps. You might want to install a switch close to your PC and link it to the power line adapter, then connect both the NAS and PC through that same switch. This keeps data within the switch, allowing you to reach gigabit speeds—up to 125 MB/s. The main drawback is that all connected devices will be constrained by the speed of those adapters.

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missyT1396
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10-15-2018, 06:09 AM
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This configuration appears correct as described. The powerline connection works through WiFi, so no DNS adjustments are needed.
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missyT1396
10-15-2018, 06:09 AM #3

This configuration appears correct as described. The powerline connection works through WiFi, so no DNS adjustments are needed.

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Hofaaa
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10-15-2018, 09:12 AM
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From the drawing, the data flows straight from the PC to the NAS. Which port or switch are you using for this connection?
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Hofaaa
10-15-2018, 09:12 AM #4

From the drawing, the data flows straight from the PC to the NAS. Which port or switch are you using for this connection?

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10-15-2018, 04:19 PM
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A switch handles data at Layer 2, which sits beneath Layer 3 where DNS and hostnames operate. It might still check the router for hostname resolution if needed. Consider using only the NAS's IP address to test performance improvements.
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MR8runo
10-15-2018, 04:19 PM #5

A switch handles data at Layer 2, which sits beneath Layer 3 where DNS and hostnames operate. It might still check the router for hostname resolution if needed. Consider using only the NAS's IP address to test performance improvements.

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