Slow transfer speed (5-6 mbps)

[bigtobu]

I had completed set up FreeNAS with Emby plugin. The only problem is my transfer rate between my computer and server. M2N-SLI is my server motherboard, and I think it said gigabit from the link. I used Powerline adapter (ZyXEL 600mbps) in my small home network, but the speed never go above 6mbps. I had also disable auto-tuning, and LOS in my computer. Please help me make this faster.

 

[DifferentStrokes]

Can you directly connect the two machines together with an ethernet cable and retest? This can help point you in the direction of hardware/software or network infrastructure.

 

[bigtobu]

Once connect. How do I transfer file from the two? Do I still use the same IP? Sorry I am new to home server.

 

[BigDave]

You are using a desktop motherboard with a non-server class NIC.
Specs on the link you provided show;

LAN: NVIDIA nForce® 560 SLI™ MCP built-in Gigabit MAC with external PHY
Support TCP/IP Acceleration

In order to get anywhere close to saturating a gigabit network with FreeNAS,
you will need Intel NICs (at BOTH ends).

I personally started with a simular motherboard and can attest to the very poor
network performance of the nForce controller.

 

[bigtobu]

So what should I do? Should I buy a LAN network adapter for that motherboard?

 

[BigDave]

So what should I do? Should I buy a LAN network adapter for that motherboard?

If you installed something like his (to fit in your mobo) AND your client computer was equipped likewise, you should see an increase
in transfer speeds. How much faster is hard to say due to other hardware factors that can effect performance.

 

[bigtobu]

This is the client motherboard
MSI Computer ATX DDR4 3000 LGA 2011-3 Computer Motherboards X99A SLI PLUS.
How do I know it compatible with your adapter? Also my powerline connect through router, does it reduce the speed? Should I use Switch? Any diagram with best home network would be nice

 

[pirateghost]

This is the client motherboard
MSI Computer ATX DDR4 3000 LGA 2011-3 Computer Motherboards X99A SLI PLUS.

That motherboard already has an Intel NIC in it.

How do I know it compatible with your adapter?

because it's a PCI-express network adapter?

Also my powerline connect through router, does it reduce the speed? Should I use Switch?

Yes. and Yes.

 

[bigtobu]

That motherboard already has an Intel NIC in it.

because it's a PCI-express network adapter?

Yes. and Yes.

How is this 3 items i'm about to buy to help increase the transfer speed.

• TP-LINK TG-3468 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
• for the server
  • TP-LINK TL-SG1005D 10/100/1000Mbps 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch, 10Gbps Capacity
  • Internet > Switch > Powerline & Router
  • • Cable Matters® 5-Color Combo, Cat6 Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable in Black, Blue, White, Red, and Green 5 Feet
    • i guess update in case the old one bend.

 

[pirateghost]

Go Intel on the nic. I know nothing about the switch, but the cables are over priced

 

[DifferentStrokes]

I agree with @pirateghost, Intel is only a few more bucks and is well supported in the BSD world.

 

[SweetAndLow]

Buy your cables from monoprice.com they offer much better prices.

 

[Darren Myers]

Buy your cables from monoprice.com they offer much better prices.

Monoprice most deff, and what @pirateghost said, you cant go wrong with an intel NIC

 

[anodos]

Buy your cables from monoprice.com they offer much better prices.

Of course, that's if you're sending regular data packets. If you're sending audio packets I wouldn't spend any less than $500 per diamond-embedded cable.

 

[Ericloewe]

Of course, that's if you're sending regular data packets. If you're sending audio packets I wouldn't spend any less than $500 per diamond-embedded cable.

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...40-audiophile-ethernet-cable-and-look-inside/

It comes with a special guarantee. Your bank account will be noticeably lighter or your money back!

Also, Cat 7. What do you mean, that's just a bullshit name for S/FTP Cat 6a cable? It can do 10GbE for 100m runs! Oh, wait, so does Cat 6a. But 40GbE - oh wait, that will require Cat 8...