Very slow NAS transfer speeds

Jackallman99 · May 28, 2016

I just set up my NAS with freenas and wanted to copy over 70GB of photos for safe storage. It said 12 hours. SO i checked the transfer speed and it ranged anywhere from 1.0MB/s to 1.70MB/s. I looked up online and this is really slow and i am wondering why.
The route from my computer to my NAS is Computer through a powerline connection to router, then powerline again from router to NAS. I know powerline is not the best option, but its better than wireless. I ordered a network card for my NAS hoping this would make a difference?

kanewolf · May 28, 2016

What you should do is move the NAS into the same location as the computer and use an inexpensive gigabit network switch. Plug the powerline into the switch to give both devices internet access.

Jackallman99 · May 29, 2016

kanewolf :

I have my computer in my bedroom which i switch off after use, so i cant really have a 24/7 server running next to me

Plumboby · May 29, 2016

u can do depends how u set it up

BuddhaSkoota · May 29, 2016

Jackallman99 :

Unless you suspect your current NIC is defective, it's doubtful a new one will make a difference. The powerline connection quality is likely just not good enough to support anything higher than one you're experiencing now, especially over two sets of powerline adapters.

If you're doing a one time mass file transfer, it would be faster using a USB thumb drive or other portable drive.

Jackallman99 · May 29, 2016

BuddhaSkoota :

Jackallman99 :

Unless you suspect your current NIC is defective, it's doubtful a new one will make a difference. The powerline connection quality is likely just not good enough to support anything higher than one you're experiencing now, especially over two sets of powerline adapters.

If you're doing a one time mass file transfer, it would be faster using a USB thumb drive or other portable drive.

Currently i dont have a NIC, just using the motherboard connection.

kanewolf · May 29, 2016

What is on the motherboard IS a NIC. It is just built in...

Jackallman99 · May 31, 2016

kanewolf :

I meant a card itself, because a card would perform much better than the on board connection.

kanewolf · May 31, 2016

Jackallman99 :

It shouldn't in most circumstances. An Intel PRO gigabit NIC might be a little easier on the CPU than the on board NIC, but they will both be able to max out wire speed on gigabit.

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