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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...
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!
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.