During the past few days, I've noticed that the download speeds of all web pages on my wireless network have decreased on both my '07 MacBookPro & '09 iMac. Both machines are located within 7 ft. from a Airport Express.
My ISP ran a check on my broadband modem & claims that it is functioning properly. Download speeds of 8 Mbs upstream are what they should be.
By bypassing the Airport Express & plugging the ethernet cable from the modem directly to my iMac, web pages load much more quickly. To me, this suggests that there is an issue with my wireless network.
I have not installed any new devices in my house that might interfere with the Airport Express (e.g. cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.). Also, I live in a low-density neighborhood where I can detect only one other wireless network with no appreciable signal.
To resolve the issue, I have checked the "use interference robustness" in Airport Expres Utility. No difference whatsoever. I have manually set up the Airport Express on several different channels. Again, no difference whatsoever.
So ... maybe the culprit is not interference, but a problem with the Airport Express itself. (This is a "g" unit purchased 4 years ago). Is this possible? Can the Airport Express actually begin to function more slowly, yet still be operational?
Thank you for any guidance that you can suggest.
My ISP ran a check on my broadband modem & claims that it is functioning properly. Download speeds of 8 Mbs upstream are what they should be.
By bypassing the Airport Express & plugging the ethernet cable from the modem directly to my iMac, web pages load much more quickly. To me, this suggests that there is an issue with my wireless network.
I have not installed any new devices in my house that might interfere with the Airport Express (e.g. cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.). Also, I live in a low-density neighborhood where I can detect only one other wireless network with no appreciable signal.
To resolve the issue, I have checked the "use interference robustness" in Airport Expres Utility. No difference whatsoever. I have manually set up the Airport Express on several different channels. Again, no difference whatsoever.
So ... maybe the culprit is not interference, but a problem with the Airport Express itself. (This is a "g" unit purchased 4 years ago). Is this possible? Can the Airport Express actually begin to function more slowly, yet still be operational?
Thank you for any guidance that you can suggest.