Netgear EVA8000-100NAS User Manual - Page 64

This illustration shows an example network using multiple networking technologies. The two PCs with gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through the gigabit switch to the SC101T Storage Central network storage unit with a gigabit connection. This connection should allow for extremely fast access to large files on the Storage Central unit. The EVA8000 connected through a pair of Powerline HD adapters has access at the 200 Mbps speed of the Powerline HD connection. This is fine for any of the media files it will use over this connection and may be more suitable than running Ethernet cables to where the entertainment system is located. Although any of the links in this example would be sufficient for high-traffic applications such as streaming HD video, the use of older devices such as 10 Mbps Ethernet or 802.11b wireless would create a significant bottleneck. Optimizing Media File Performance Video playback can be resource intensive. To avoid pauses in video viewing, select hard disk drives and network equipment designed to handle large files quickly. If you want to send video over a wireless network connection, new wireless technologies like those found in the NETGEAR RangeMaxTM products are good choices. Not only do they operate at higher speeds, they sustain those speeds over greater distances. File transfer speed depends on the following: • Hard disk drive speed SATA hard drives can be any of the following speeds: 4,500 RPM, 5,400 RPM, 7,200 RPM, 10,000 RPM. Tip: For best performance separate your media into their own set of folders. This will maximize performance of your PC and reduce time needed to find media files. • LAN connection speed A gigabit Ethernet connection through a gigabit switch provides the fastest LAN file transfer speed, and gives the best performance. NETGEAR HD powerline adapters provide adequate bandwidth without the inconvenience of running Ethernet cables. 5-12