HELP....NEW NOVICE USER SPEED ISSUES READYNAS DUO

[kunalraiker]

Hi,

I'am getting average 2 MB/S transfer rate, the Access point used is linksys WAP54G ( with latest firmware) and modem is Tenda 840R ( did update the firmware once, probably on updated firmware).
Need help, happy to report back with any results.
What I currently have done is disabled journaling.
The NAS is connected directly to the Tenda using LAN cable, whereas I'am trying to transfer using my laptop via wifi.If this gives you an idea of my network setup.

I'am sorry to be bothering you guys , specially being my first post and all but I'am sure you would have done the same if you were getting such lame speeds.

Any assistance will be greatfully acknowledged, thanks in advance.

[mdgm]

Your limitation is your wireless connection. Wireless G is only capable of 2-3 MB/s. See ReadyNAS Performance Expectations

[kunalraiker]

I just ran the IOMeter test and the write speed was 3.38mb/s, there were no read results.

[mdgm]

That sounds about right. Unless you move up to a faster wireless router (PC also needs to have a wireless card that will work with the faster wireless) or use a wired (ethernet) network you won't see faster speeds.

[kunalraiker]

Your limitation is your wireless connection. Wireless G is only capable of 2-3 MB/s. See [url=http://home.bott.ca/webserver/?p=363]ReadyNAS Performance Expectations

OK, any recommendations on a significantly faster wireless access point?
Not expensive though

[kunalraiker]

That sounds about right. Unless you move up to a faster wireless router (PC also needs to have a wireless card that will work with the faster wireless) or use a wired (ethernet) network you won't see faster speeds.

I'am using the Broadcom 43224AG 802.11 a/b/g/draft n

[mdgm]

Get a Wireless N router. You can either bridge your existing router with something like the WNDR3700 or if you have a modem/router all in one replace that with one that has wireless n.

The benefit of getting a wireless n router with gigabit ethernet is that you can connect your NAS to that via a Cat5e or newer ethernet cable and a client PC to it also via ethernet for when you want very fast file transfer speeds.

[kunalraiker]

I think a wireless N router with a gigabit connection and Ethernet ports should suffice, i can use a connect the NAS using ethernet and then my laptops can using the faster wireless connection.
What about the squeezebox touch, will it benefit in any way.

[mdgm]

Can it connect via wireless N or gigabit ethernet? If not, probably not.

[kunalraiker]

Can it connect via wireless N or gigabit ethernet? If not, probably not.

Don't think so.

Wireless interface
True 802.11g wireless networking
Support for 802.11b and 802.11g routers and access points
Throughput up to 54 Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module
One-touch setup (with compatible WPS-supporting routers)
Supports WPA Personal, WPA-2AES, and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
Ethernet interface
Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
Connects to any 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network (with Auto MDX)

[kunalraiker]

Your limitation is your wireless connection. Wireless G is only capable of 2-3 MB/s. See ReadyNAS Performance Expectations

Does the speed reflect every device simultaneously, or is it a maximum I could get at any given time.

[StephenB]

Your limitation is your wireless connection. Wireless G is only capable of 2-3 MB/s. See ReadyNAS Performance Expectations

Does the speed reflect every device simultaneously, or is it a maximum I could get at any given time.

Only one device can transmit on the WiFI channel at a time (including the router/AP), so it is the maximum.

[kunalraiker]

Can I expect better results using Netgear WNDR3800 Wireless Dual Band N600 Gigabit Router.

Also what does it mean by "WiFi Channel"

[StephenB]

Can I expect better results using Netgear WNDR3800 Wireless Dual Band N600 Gigabit Router.

Perhaps. The WNDR3800 is much faster than your current router. But if your laptop hardware is also 802.11g then it won't be any faster. Can you tell what WiFi card is installed in the laptop?

Also what does it mean by "WiFi Channel"

802.11G has several channels (11 in the US). Your router picks one to use.

[kunalraiker]

Can I expect better results using Netgear WNDR3800 Wireless Dual Band N600 Gigabit Router.

Perhaps. The WNDR3800 is much faster than your current router. But if your laptop hardware is also 802.11g then it won't be any faster. Can you tell what WiFi card is installed in the laptop?

One netbook has a broadcom wireless adapter which is capable of N draft, the other laptop is more robust and decent spec has a n adapter (not sure what brand it is)

Also what does it mean by "WiFi Channel"

802.11G has several channels (11 in the US). Your router picks one to use.