PC lacks sufficient network capacity.
PC lacks sufficient network capacity.
Hardware list: Router – Asus RT-AC3200 NAS; Switch – TP-Link 8-Port Giagbit PoE Switch (unmanaged, powers AP); Switch – D-Link DGS-1005g (unmanaged, gigabit). Performance issues noted with slower speeds despite stable internet setup. Network setup remains unchanged recently.
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The access point supports dual-band connectivity. Many smart home gadgets connect via the 2.4 GHz frequency, while the 5 GHz band is reserved for a few wireless PCs and mobile devices. I utilize the 5 GHz band on the router for smart TVs and gaming consoles.
Check if all devices are operating at full capacity. If they aren't, perform two simultaneous speed tests—one using the wired PC and another via wireless—to observe performance when both connections are active. Also, inquire about the connection speed between your Drobo and the wired PC.
Everything except my wired PC functions correctly. The connected WiFi devices reach full speeds. Right now, downloads are around 90 MB/s and uploads about 70 MB/s, which is quite solid. I’m hoping for a stronger signal soon so I can test the transfer again. In the original post I mentioned this was an intermittent issue, but it seems to happen more often than not—sometimes it works fine. Right now, it’s mostly stable, but I’ll keep an eye on it. I also noticed the router’s QoS is set to Adaptive, focusing on media streaming. It’s possible that adjusting this could affect my LAN performance or just WAN traffic. If the problem persists, I’ll check how Premiere handles network files—maybe it’s related to file transfers or streaming. For now, I’ll leave QoS enabled and stick with the current setup, then revisit it when things improve.
As long as you're not routing your PC-Drobo traffic through the router on separate subnets, your wife's TV watching won't affect it. Switches (any good ones) provide "wire speed," allowing you to send full traffic across all ports simultaneously during straightforward switching tasks rather than complex routing. In short, unless your switch or router is very old, the Internet traffic going through the router shouldn't interfere with your PC-Drobo connection.
So the update indicates it’s resolved—sometimes it’s hard to tell due to occasional glitches. There were two main problems: poor QoS settings were slowing my internet, and an internal network issue made Drobo traffic inconsistent. I didn’t pinpoint the exact Drobo problem, but after running an SFC scan, fixing a few corrupted files and resetting Winsock settings restored normal operation. I suspect the issues were related to Winsock settings or the detected corrupt files. Thanks!
Edit: To clarify, I noticed file transfer speeds between Drobo and my PC remained steady even during heavy use, but tasks like browsing or creating folders felt very slow.