Question about local network
Question about local network
Hi, I hope you're doing okay. I'm new to networking and want to set up my home storage/NAS. I'm wondering if my internet connection can handle transferring files between the storage and the computers. My English isn't great, so please let me know if I'm confusing anything. Thanks!
Which router is connected? What connection speeds are you aiming for? Which NIC cards are installed on the NAS and your PC?
Gigabit is widely accepted now. Standard CAT6 wiring works well for gigabit speeds and most cat5E connections will too. The cabling itself isn’t a major concern. Current routers are typically gigabit capable, and that will set the upper limit for data transfer. (If your router is outdated at 100mbps, you’re limited there.) What matters more: the volume of data being transferred and how many devices are connected simultaneously. If you’re only streaming one video file at a time, 100mbps should suffice. (Transferring to the NAS will be slower, but that’s okay.)
I plan to install the NAS and Plex media server. The router comes from our provider "Speed Pront Plus." I have a card in my motherboard. The NAS model is from 2018, it doesn’t have a disk yet, and I want to use it for storing films and other media.
The device is a "Sercom Speedprot plus" with serial number J932BS001584.