Gigabit Ethernet Converter

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Hi,

I wonder, is it possible to use USB Gigabit Ethernet Converter like this one: 

Roline USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Converter:  http://outmax.bg/dmz/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=21224&utm_source=shopmania&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=direct_link

To transform and upgrade the WDTV SMP with 1GBit LAN connection?

Thanks.

2

nope the USB cannot recognize USB WIFI or Ethernet adapters.
the Ethernet port supports WIFI adapters but it’s limited to the Megabit Ethernet ports speeds.

3

Oki, thank you.

What about with some ethernet media converter from 100Mbps to 1000Mbps?

Will this works?

4

It would help to know what you’re trying to accomplish.  Why woud you want to do this?

5

for better speed transfer, 100Mbit is somehow too slow when transfering 40GB + files

6

The WDTV is CPU-bound when copying files.  Even if it had a Gig-E built-in, it wouldn’t be much faster than 100 meg. 

The Hub DOES have Gig-E, but is only capable of about 110-140 megabits per second.

You’re far better off just unplugging the USB disk and taking it to your computer to load the media.

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The Hub DOES have Gig-E, but is only capable of about 110-140 megabits per second.

Sorry what Hub you mean?

You’re far better off just unplugging the USB disk and taking it to your computer to load the media.

Yes i know, but i don’t want to move the storage.

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The WDTV Live Hub.

9

Aha.

So WDTV around 10.5MB/s with 100Mbit LAN

while  WDTV Hub is doing around 15MB/s with 1000Mbit LAN

I.e. for 10x faster LAN capabilities in hub, its only 50% better transfer compared to non hub version.

But LAN connection will be better than WiFi i guess,

at least will be more stable and will keep constant speed compared to WiFi gamble speed.