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SABmore's avatar
SABmore
Follower
Sep 20, 2011

XET1001: Slower than Wireless??

I've seen similar issues posted across the site, but none that seem to provide resolution(s), so I'm hoping someone can help me out. I just picked up a few refurbished XET1001 off of NewEgg to try out. I'm using Verizon FiOS (15 down/5 up), and everything else is configured correctly. I connected my Mac to the XET1001, and went onto Speedtest.net, only to get 3 down and 5 up??? My wireless gives me a consistent 12/5. Anyone know what the issue may be and how to resolve it?

Thanks for your time and assistance.

2 Replies

  • Dave_J's avatar
    Dave_J
    Aspirant
    Sep 26, 2011
    I too have a slow connection. I am using Comcast and have a 60M download speed. Using speedtest.net I have very good connection.
    The encryption software states the speed on the remote unit is ~36M, however, when I connect a laptop to that unit and run the same speedtest, I have download speed of 1.5M and upload of 5M.
    What gives? A far cry from the 85M claim. House is less than 10 years old so I don't think wiring is a problem.
    Any help/tips would be appreciated.
  • areamike's avatar
    areamike
    Aspirant
    Dec 16, 2011
    Same issue here.

    Wireless connection is 15Mbps down, 2.5Mbps up.

    Net Gear power adapters, 2Mbps down, 2.5Mbps up.

    Funny how only the download speeds are slow with my units. I guess I'll return them.