TP-LINK Archer AX11000 with USB-C performance Need fast speeds? This device delivers quick connectivity.
TP-LINK Archer AX11000 with USB-C performance Need fast speeds? This device delivers quick connectivity.
USB-C performance | TP-LINK Archer AX11000
Hello everyone, I'm checking the USB-C read/write capability of the new TP-LINK Archer AX11000. With only a 1.8 GHz quad-core CPU, three coprocessors, and 1 GB RAM, I'm currently using a Netgear R7000 and a 2 TB SanDisk Extreme SSD that supports up to 550 MB/s read. As a NAS/home media server, this is ideal. My existing router only supports USB 3.0, which limits me to about 50 Mbps read and 30 Mbps write. I'm considering upgrading to this router since its C port could deliver 550 Mbps speeds. For two users needing it as a local file server and for gaming, what are the actual USB-C speeds on this model? Thanks in advance.
USB 3.0 supports up to 5Gbps, but the slowdown usually comes from your network, not your adapter. Are you connected via Wi-Fi?
You're using your desktop's Ethernet port and your current router (R7000) isn't handling speeds beyond 30MBps write or 50MBps read. You think upgrading might be necessary. You suspect the issue isn't with your Sandisk SSD, but rather with the router itself, which is an older model bought in 2016.
Even though routers provide this capability, they seldom serve as reliable file servers. Opt for a dedicated NAS instead.
Only need to search online to find how a NAS performs with your wireless routers. The figures you see for the R7000 match results from actual tests. This reviewer achieved 104/54Mbps during the AX11000's NAS evaluations, though it isn't the most powerful option out there. As suggested earlier, if you can spare the cost and a high-performance NAS is crucial, opt for a dedicated system like a Synology 2-bay setup. These devices have optimized CPUs and chipsets for this use case. Conversely, a router's CPU may look efficient in theory, but it still handles network traffic, routing, WiFi clients, etc., which could affect its speed with NAS tasks.
The main "gaming" aspect of a router is just promotional hype. If you want a solid NAS, stick with your existing router and invest the funds elsewhere.
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