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Gatesway
Aspirant
Dec 28, 2020

Nighthawk MR60 Slow wifi internet speed on Mac

When running speed test, at modem I have 100 down, 20 up.  Using the MR60 on WiFi (I'm sitting next to router running V1.0.6.102) it is rare to even get 20 down - usually 15-16.  I've made sure the f...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 29, 2020

Try this. The shutting the wifi off doesnt disable router mode on the att device.

And some struggle to get passthrough modem working properly. 

try putting the netgear in access point mode. it disables some functions but leaves the att running the routing

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Gatesway
Aspirant
Dec 30, 2020

Thanks for your help!  

As of right now, all is working.  Holding breath.

Why are wifi speeds so poor at device:

 

Nighthawk app:  90 down, 20 up. (I would say at router, right?)

speedof.me: 16 down, 10 up. (at my iPhone)

 

Is is the MR60?  Should I upgrade to the MK63?

 

Lastly, the ethernet ports in the back of the satellites: Are those for hard wiring to router (for better connection) or hardwiring to a device?

 

Thanks again!

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 30, 2020

    try hardwiring a device into the MR60 router and testing its speeds using a browser at speedtest.com

    Also, 2.4ghz is much slower than 5ghz. if you're speedtesting over 2.4ghz, you'll get really low numbers. And the MR60 bandsteers meaning it allows devices to move 2.4ghz to 5ghz based on rssi strength/distance/bandwidth. 

    so if testing wireless, ensure its on 5ghz. 

     

    Upgrading to the MK63 isn't upgrading, its just adding a satellite. Its the same setup with 2x satellites intead of 1x. 

     

    Hardwiring in the satellites will give the satellites more speed because then its using a wired backhaul instead of a wireless one. 

     

     

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    Gatesway
    Aspirant
    Dec 31, 2020

    I did forget to mention that the tests were performed after I got the system (router & 2 satellites) up and running.  Nighthawk app working too.  I noticed my phone and Mac are now running on 5ghz.  That's cool.  So, all the tests were done on 5ghz.

     

    I do have the MR60 with 2 satellites.

     

    No other options for me?  I'll try to hardwire the mac tomorrow to the router and see if the speed changes.


    Thanks again!!!!