My router Dlink DSL 2640t is giving me headaches. I can't get past 11 megabytes per second through wired LAN transfers. I've tried with different cables and network adapter settings with no results.
This datasheet shows wireless transfer numbers, but I don't know which data might correspond to wired data transfer.
Please enlight me.
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The bandwidth specs on your router's spec sheet are in Megabits Per Second. One byte contains eight bits. To calculate the number of Megabytes Per Second, the unit of measure you are reporting, simply divide the Megabits Per Second spec by 8.
Your router only has 100Mbps ports. 100Mbps is roughly 12.5MB/s. 11MB/s of throughput (what you are getting) is very normal; 12.5MB/s cannot be reached due to overhead and other factors.
To get around this without purchasing a new router, you simply need a gigabit switch (~125Mb/s theoretical bandwidth). Plug the switch into one of the router's LAN ports and then connect your devices into the switch instead of the router.
Example of a gigabit switch:
Note that Gigabit switches are also commonly labled as 10/100/1000 switches and/or 1Gpbs switches.
