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On 07/09/12 13:11, Julian Hall wrote:
Hi All, I'm getting *very* slow speeds on my network. Pretty basic setup.. Virginmedia Superhub, NAS, PC. Data between the NAS and PC obviously going through the Superhub. All three devices have Gigibit ports, however I am getting speeds between 3 and 10Mb/s - varies depending on file size of course. My main concern is the cable in use. Currently I'm using Cat5e and the forums online give conflicting information regarding its' suitability, ranging from 'it may work' to 'it should work', up to 'it will work'. So I thought I'd ask a reliable known source, you guys and gals :) I don't want to be ripping out wiring and replacing it with expensive Cat6a (for example) if that's not where the problem lies.Hi to all
I am reading all these postings about network hardware with direct interest.My set-up has for many years used Cat5e wiring, the only difference may be that mine is shielded. There was one initial problem that was soon overcome. The problem was that at one point there was a very sharp bend in one of the wires and the device on that part of the network was noticeably slower due to data errors and retransmissions .
Bend eased and problem solved!If all connections are in good condition, without strain, and with no high voltage cables or wires physically touching the Cat5e wiring the problem lies almost certainly elsewhere. My hub/switch has been replaced several times and my experience is that this is the point of failure.
Hope this saves your ripping out your wiring.
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