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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...
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.
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!!!!