Wireless N speed issues

eliehass · eliehass #1 (**permalink**)

05-03-2009, 03:03 PM

I have a Time Capsule (the original model) that I use as the wireless router for my home. I currently have two 500 GB externals connected to it. The network is set to Wireless N only at 5 GHz. When I transfer files from the network HD to MBP I get transfer speeds of 2 to 5.3 MB/s. I Have a separate wireless network for my iphone that is set at Wireless G. Transfer speeds from that network are pretty consistent at 3 MB/s. I feel like the difference in transfer speed from G to N should be much bigger than that, especially when my N transfer speed occasionally drops below the G speeds. I called apple a few times, but they refuse to acknowledge that there is an issue. Does anyone know what the problem might be?

Thanks!

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #2 (**permalink**)

05-03-2009, 03:54 PM

Seems that there is a issue that accompanies the latest upgrade to apples airport if you are using 5GHz 11n. When the next upgrade arrives i will change from my 7.3.2 and miss the 7.4.1. While i cannot point you to it, apparently Apple have acknowledged the issue. If you have done the upgrade you might want to give the 11g/11n setting a shot on 2.4GHz see if that is better.

eliehass · eliehass #3 (**permalink**)

05-03-2009, 04:05 PM

switched to 802.11n (2.4 GHz) and the speeds I'm seeing are slower than 802.11g. This just isn't making any sense to me...

Tex-Twil · Tex-Twil #4 (**permalink**)

05-04-2009, 05:13 AM

I think I have more or less the same transfer rates with the N @ 5Ghz. I think (fear) that it is normal.

Tex

jpark325 · jpark325 #5 (**permalink**)

05-04-2009, 07:19 AM

Yes I think the problem with wireless N, is the advertised top speed is usually if you are next to your router transferring data within your network, versus using the internet for say gaming. Comparitively the transfer of mbps should be high (correct me if i am wrong).

eliehass · eliehass #6 (**permalink**)

05-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpark325

Yes I think the problem with wireless N, is the advertised top speed is usually if you are next to your router transferring data within your network, versus using the internet for say gaming. Comparitively the transfer of mbps should be high (correct me if i am wrong).

But thats what I'm doing, transferring files within my network. And I am pretty close to the router.

eliehass #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 03, 2007 Posts: 850 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5(3.6 GHz) 8 GB RAM, MBP C2Duo(2.4 GHz) 4 GB RAM, MB C2Duo(2.4 GHz) 2 GB RAM	05-03-2009, 03:03 PM I have a Time Capsule (the original model) that I use as the wireless router for my home. I currently have two 500 GB externals connected to it. The network is set to Wireless N only at 5 GHz. When I transfer files from the network HD to MBP I get transfer speeds of 2 to 5.3 MB/s. I Have a separate wireless network for my iphone that is set at Wireless G. Transfer speeds from that network are pretty consistent at 3 MB/s. I feel like the difference in transfer speed from G to N should be much bigger than that, especially when my N transfer speed occasionally drops below the G speeds. I called apple a few times, but they refuse to acknowledge that there is an issue. Does anyone know what the problem might be? Thanks! shameless plug for my blog
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Collin Bl #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2009 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 3,273 Mac Specs: 27 iMac i5, 2.4 C2D MBP & iMac 20, 1TB dual TC, AppleTV, iPh4	05-03-2009, 03:54 PM Seems that there is a issue that accompanies the latest upgrade to apples airport if you are using 5GHz 11n. When the next upgrade arrives i will change from my 7.3.2 and miss the 7.4.1. While i cannot point you to it, apparently Apple have acknowledged the issue. If you have done the upgrade you might want to give the 11g/11n setting a shot on 2.4GHz see if that is better.
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Tex-Twil #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2008 Posts: 187	05-04-2009, 05:13 AM I think I have more or less the same transfer rates with the N @ 5Ghz. I think (fear) that it is normal. Tex
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jpark325 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 02, 2009 Posts: 8	05-04-2009, 07:19 AM Yes I think the problem with wireless N, is the advertised top speed is usually if you are next to your router transferring data within your network, versus using the internet for say gaming. Comparitively the transfer of mbps should be high (correct me if i am wrong).
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