Transfer data slowly over a LAN connection using WiFi 6 to a NAS device.
Transfer data slowly over a LAN connection using WiFi 6 to a NAS device.
Hello everyone. I'm facing an issue while moving files from my local NAS to the router. Only 15-20 MB/s is being uploaded and 35 MB/s for downloads. The NAS (MyCloud EX2 ultra) connects via an Ethernet CAT 6 cable to the router. The router is a Tp-Link Archer AX10, and my PC uses a TpLink TX50e with the latest Intel drivers for the AX200. It's about 8 feet away in the same room, and I see speeds around 1200/1200 on Windows network info. When I tried Ethernet, it matched expectations with nearly 100 MB/s downloads. What should I do? Thanks! (Sorry for my English) PD: Tested with Lan Speed Test; worst results more info:
This depends on multiple elements. Which network standards are active? What storage device powers the NAS? The advertised speeds for routers are measured in megabits or megabytes. Convert those by dividing by 8 to find megabytes or megabits. Consider any additional network usage and you should have a better estimate.
Your laptop's current speed is likely around 3Gbps or similar, which should feel smooth over Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi on your computer is operating at maximum capacity. Navigate to network settings, adjust adapter configurations, right-click your Wi-Fi device, open properties, and configure options. In the settings, look for "Speed & Duplex" and set it to auto or 1000Mbit if available. Adjust "Jumbo Packet" and "Receive Buffer" (up to maximum allowed) as needed. Alternatively, switch your router to a 2.4GHz or 5GHz band instead of Wi-Fi 6 to determine if the issue lies with firmware rather than the wireless standard.
The 5GHz band isn't very strong because its coverage is restricted—it only performs at full power when inside the same area where the router is located. When you move to another room, the signal weakens significantly. That's why I recommended using antennas with higher gain; Wi-Fi will always be more dependable than cable, no matter the speed claims.
OP's setup includes modest access points with only 2x2 and 80 MHz channel width, potentially reaching up to 1200 MHz in the 5 GHz range (though this is uncertain). Wi-Fi 6 offers no advantage over Wi-Fi 5 for a single user connection.
The 18MB/s rate appears quite limited, it's likely the access point isn't powerful enough. Improving the signal would require either upgrading the AP or using higher-quality antennas.