Home network upgrade

[Dan_G7527]

I currently have the virgin media 1gb netwrok package and the tplink Archer AX11000 router been looking at getting a 10gb network card and switch. WOuld there be any improvement will i need the switch to use the card

[Falcon1986]

2 hours ago, Dan_G7527 said:

looking at getting a 10gb network card and switch. WOuld there be any improvement

Improvement in what?

 

For file transfers over the LAN using a switch capable of 10Gbps on each port, you’d see an improvement. But more than 1 device on the LAN would need these multi-gig cards.

 

There will be no improvement in WAN transfers as your ISP locks you to 1Gbps and the most your AX11000 can go on the WAN port is 2.5Gbps.

 

2 hours ago, Dan_G7527 said:

will i need the switch to use the card

Of course! How else can both ends negotiate at 10Gbps? You’ll also need network cable that can attain such speeds.