Slow data transfer rate on Synology on external network

[slick1984]

Hello - I have a Synology DS115 and when I try to download movies on an external network than what my Synology is connected to, the data transfer speed is really slow. Can soumone help me please?

 

[satinsilverem2]

Whats the upload speed of the connection of the NAS?

 

[slick1984]

Whats the upload speed of the connection of the NAS?

How and where can I check that?

 

[satinsilverem2]

you need to be connected to the network that the NAS is on and run a simple speed test from a computer or phone such as Speedtest.net. I'm almost willing to be that its the upload speed of the ISP thats limiting you. Most IPS's upload speed is much lower than the download speed. In todays times uploads are becoming more important which is why ISP's are starting to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds.

 

[slick1984]

you need to be connected to the network that the NAS is on and run a simple speed test from a computer or phone such as Speedtest.net. I'm almost willing to be that its the upload speed of the ISP thats limiting you. Most IPS's upload speed is much lower than the download speed. In todays times uploads are becoming more important which is why ISP's are starting to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds.

My upload speed is 5mbps but still the download off of external should be as low as 600kbps?

 

[satinsilverem2]

it could be depending on the network condition and other factors. that upload speed just isn't fast enough for server service especially downloading movies which are usually larger files