I think I need a new network switch. I've been chasing down a network gremlin for a few days and I think I've finally found it. But my knowledge of networking is strong enough for me to ensure that I solve the problem the first time.
So... my problem is that I'm trying to stream games from my gaming PC to my Nvidia Shield tablet. It works perfectly as long as I connect my gaming PC directly to my router (Asus RT-AC87U). I have no stuttering and virtually no lag.
The issue is that my gaming PC sits in a room with two other devices; another PC and a NAS. I have gigabit wiring all throughout my house so all rooms are wired back to a closet where my router sits. In this particular room I've installed a Netgear GS105 network switch so that I can connect all three devices to the jack in the wall.
If I try to stream while my computer is connected to the switch I drop packets frequently. Over 12,000 in a 30 minutes span. If I remove the switch and plug the computer directly into the wall. NO packet loss. Well, once I lost 3 packets over a 45 minute period but you get the point.
SO... what switch should I buy? OR, is it just to be expected that any switch would cause similar issues?
So... my problem is that I'm trying to stream games from my gaming PC to my Nvidia Shield tablet. It works perfectly as long as I connect my gaming PC directly to my router (Asus RT-AC87U). I have no stuttering and virtually no lag.
The issue is that my gaming PC sits in a room with two other devices; another PC and a NAS. I have gigabit wiring all throughout my house so all rooms are wired back to a closet where my router sits. In this particular room I've installed a Netgear GS105 network switch so that I can connect all three devices to the jack in the wall.
If I try to stream while my computer is connected to the switch I drop packets frequently. Over 12,000 in a 30 minutes span. If I remove the switch and plug the computer directly into the wall. NO packet loss. Well, once I lost 3 packets over a 45 minute period but you get the point.
SO... what switch should I buy? OR, is it just to be expected that any switch would cause similar issues?