Router with fast USB?

CarvedDuck

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Hi, I am using a Belkin router with a USB-SSD and dd-wrt and it is sloooow to write to. It is the 5K/sec range and for a 17M file, it takes forever. It is not the dd-wrt as I have tried it with the original Belkin firmware and still the same.

Can anyone suggest a router brand and model with USB port that has fast data transfers? I am using this as a simple NAS and it is working fine for small files, but bigger files are a pain.

I am not looking for USB-3 speeds although that would be nice, but 5K is pathetic.

Thanks
 

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My router has USB 3.0 port and it seems fast, don't know for sure in you situation. See My System Specs.
 

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    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Thanks, but "seems fast," is a pretty risky thing to spend 150-bucks on. Just because it has a the blue color and states USB-3 does not mean it has USB-3 transfer speeds. It certainly implies it, but I can't find anything on the router website that states it and the Customer Support (CS) is totally useless.

Notice I am not using the router manufacturer's name as I have had terrible experience with them in the past. Their CS is totally useless and exceeded only by the CS at the TP... company. :) Neither are getting my money again.

Check this...
Wireless Witch: The Truth About USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi Interference | Samara Lynn | PCMag.com
 

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    win8.1
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    Acer V5
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    i5
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    6GB
    Hard Drives
    240GB Sandisk SSD
    Internet Speed
    4G/LTE
Only trying to help, you asked, I answered. Have had no reason to contact CS as happy with my router. I find most call centers frustrating. My model can be had for $99 or less.

I transferred a 2.3GB from my Passport 2TB USB 3.0 drive connected to the router and got a steady 18MB/s transfer speed. I am using the 5GHz band. As you probably know, distance can also greatly impact transfer speed.

BTW this is just a last minute test, didn't try to tweak anything.

EDIT: Also don't think you will ever see anything close to real USB 3.0 speeds over wireless on a home network.
 
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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Only if you are using a network with dual or triple band. The thing about data transfer, is that it is not a steady rate for the packets. Packet sizes can vary, depending on the CRC when the computer and router communicate back and forth.
 

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    12GB
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    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
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    Realtek HD
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    LCD
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    1366 x 768
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    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
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    Logitech M525
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    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
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    None needed. It is Linux.
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    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

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