Reduce data transfer rate across the internet connection.
Reduce data transfer rate across the internet connection.
You're looking for a temporary fix to move large files while avoiding network congestion. You mentioned considering a 100M switch or router for Quality of Service settings, but you're concerned it might just increase bandwidth usage. You're open to alternatives that don't require managing additional software.
The router-level QoS wouldn’t function properly since it can’t identify traffic types, so any shaping affects all data equally. It seems you might need backup software on the server to manage and transfer game folder data at a regulated pace. I’m not sure if such a solution exists. Edit - Could OwnCloud handle this?
I thought the file moves in Windows followed a specific protocol, making them possible to target individually. But it seems different from what I expected. I prefer manual control rather than automatic handling. The backup server isn’t always online, and my 100M switch method failed too. My speed test revealed slow downloads (around 5M) with high latency, versus 380M when copying wasn’t active. That’s confusing me. Also, it’s unclear if boosting to 10G would help much. Besides, my network runs gigabit except for a single 100M switch used to restrict traffic. My solution is probably to schedule transfers during off-peak hours, like late nights, so I won’t remember setting it before bed.
Consider using two PCIe NICs or a WiFi adapter and creating an ad hoc network between the devices for file transfers. Keep the main NIC and router handling general internet traffic at optimal speed. Your approach makes sense, as basic routers usually don’t support advanced QoS settings—prioritizing tasks is limited to what they offer. Higher-end equipment can handle more detailed port and protocol control.
Consider OwnCloud first; I’m pretty sure it handles speed limits on transfers and folder syncing. However, it requires a web server and a database server to run.
I prefer a network-based approach that works across platforms once set up. I’m open to learning about QoS configuration and other settings. My current drives handle more than 200MB/s per disk, which is sufficient, but the source device struggles. The destination side meets the requirements. This should be a reliable option for my needs.
To make it function you'd need to connect the NAS directly to the router—either physically or via VLAN—and ensure the router has the necessary support. This setup works well for me; I have a DS416 with four 10 TB drives in RAID10 and it doesn’t overload the two links.