Unusual problems with file transfer speed?
Unusual problems with file transfer speed?
I chose to link my "file server" – essentially my main computer with a shared network folder on a large HDD – to my router. I observed a noticeable improvement in Xbox One streaming, even with just one device connected. Of course, there were occasional artifacts and brief lag spikes, but the latency was significantly better. Interestingly, when I transferred files from my laptop to the shared HDD folder, higher speeds paid off. Two-band 2.4GHz transfers were much faster than five-band 5GHz ones; for instance, a mixed transfer of large videos and smaller images (around 6GB) took about 10 minutes on 2.4GHz versus over 20 minutes on 5GHz. When testing larger video files, 2.4GHz was only about 20 seconds, while 5GHz took nearly twice as long. I also noticed that 5GHz transfers sometimes dropped completely at times. Running Xbox One S on 5GHz while transferring files put the network under heavy load, causing everything to slow down significantly. This pattern seemed to suggest the two bands were behaving similarly, almost as if they were competing for the same channel. I’m not sure why this is happening, but it’s puzzling. All devices are close together, so interference shouldn’t be the main issue. It feels like everything might be trying to use the same frequency. Thanks for your assistance!
How close are you to the WiFi access point? The 2.4GHz band might work better since the 5GHz frequency drops quickly without a clear line of sight, usually within about 30 feet.
Thanks for your response! Your setup sounds interesting. You're checking how the router affects your connection by moving closer and testing different positions. It’s good you’re paying attention to how the bed might be impacting your signal.