Network file transfer rate in local systems Speed depends on connection type and bandwidth availability
Network file transfer rate in local systems Speed depends on connection type and bandwidth availability
Currently you have two desktops and your wife on Cat 8 to the home AP. Both LAN ports are gigabit, which limits file transfers to around 990Mbps. If you connect both devices to a 2.5Gb switch and then link that switch to the AP, you should be able to achieve speeds up to 2.5Gb. Just confirming this before investing in more hardware.
A solid-state drive should handle speeds close to 2Gbit, while an SSD might struggle because its cache fills up too fast.
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I believe it hinges on how often this becomes a problem. Do you move big files several times daily? For me and my wife, it would be unnecessary, we rarely handle large transfers. However, your point is correct. Using a router, switch, and two PCs can provide about 2.5 seconds between each PC.