QNAP TS653D - ethernet connection

[Enquiries]

Hi, I purchased the TS653D a number of years ago. I have a SSD memory upgrade for onboard cache but I still get stuttering during my movie playback (Plex). NAS is connected to home network via ethernet. I occasionally get a notice advising my network connection is not fast enough for the movie I am trying to watch (2160P 4K). I aware that the NAS has the ability to connect via the 2 ethernet ports. I am correct in that this increases the streaming speed? If so do I just need to run the 2 cables out of the back to increase the speed and do I need to change any onboard settings, or do I need to upgrade with a card to increase the speed.

Any advice and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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Regards - Mark
(Australia)

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Thank you for reaching out and for your kind words about the videos—it truly means a lot!

Regarding your concerns:

NAS Capability for 4K Playback:
The TS-653D may struggle with 4K streaming, especially with Plex, as transcoding 4K content demands a lot of processing power. For smoother performance, I recommend upgrading to a more powerful NAS, such as the QNAP 64-series, which is better suited for handling 4K playback and transcoding.

Alternative Solution - Direct Play:
Another option is to convert your media files into a format that your TV or playback device can natively support. This avoids the need for transcoding, making it much less demanding on the NAS.

Ethernet and Network Upgrades:
Connecting two Ethernet cables or upgrading the NIC won’t significantly improve the situation. The root cause lies in the processing power of the NAS itself, not the network bandwidth.