I have a few silly questions about routers.
I have a few silly questions about routers.
I’m struggling to understand whether the routers I’m considering on Amazon support plug-and-play 5GbE. Some mention “10gb capacity” which seems like marketing language. I need a connection upgrade from my Linux desktop to my Windows GameStream box, only 1080p60, so 2.5GbE should suffice for better bitrate. My budget is around $150—any suggestions? Also, are affordable USB 3.0 2.5GbE adapters worth it, or should I go for something more premium? Thanks!
For simple connections between systems, you don’t need advanced router speeds—just direct links or compatible switches work. USB 2.5GbE is acceptable, but PCIe would be better if possible. A 1Gbps connection is too slow for 1080p; consider reducing the bit rate.
I can simply plug an ethernet cable between the two 2.5Gb ports and it should function. Windows 10 manages multiple network connections by handling them internally. Previously, when trying to stream with Steam, the setup didn’t support switching to a secondary connection. The Windows box must also connect to the internet since I use an MMO there. PCIe offers better performance than USB mainly due to lower latency and fewer processing steps. Thanks for your assistance.
What are you doing that needs so much bandwdith? What programs are you using? Yea you can setup 2 network connections, juset seutp a subnet on the other, and connect using the direct ip.
I engage in an MMO by entering the windows box through moonlight. The game features intense, fast-paced combat and I focus on PvP. Any skill lag or similar issues result in losing. My current quality settings allow high performance but cause choppiness or excessive latency. This is what I wish to achieve: I notice the video appears compressed. Frequent network traffic between my SO and the NAS on our network is also a concern—I want a method to prevent direct interference or congestion between us. How would you set up a subnet? I’m not very comfortable with networking, which is why I’m reaching out for help. Please clarify any misunderstandings about this setup.
The 1gbe is sufficient, higher speeds like 2.5 or 5gbe won't change much. Likely it only requires more processing power for encoding and decoding, while the network isn't the main constraint.
The interfaces feature separate systems on each side. CPU utilization is consistent across both ends. The 1650 supports H.265 encoding.
Linux desktop experience and requirements: Expecting Windows box interaction while using Linux. System specs: All HVEC support mentioned in documentation. However, many users reported issues with the 1650 model, despite updates not resolving the problem. It seems the setup is still unclear for this configuration.
Which drivers are installed on the Linux side? Are you using the NVIDIA drivers? Which version do they have? You might want to test their decoding capability with ffmpeg—it could be the issue if the RX480 isn't decoding properly.