EAP110 Has Extremely Slow Upload Speed

EAP110 Has Extremely Slow Upload Speed

EAP110 Has Extremely Slow Upload Speed
EAP110 Has Extremely Slow Upload Speed
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago
Model: EAP110  
Hardware Version: V4
Firmware Version: 5.0.4

We recently got some EAP110 ceiling-mount access points and after testing each one, we found out that all of them had terribly slow upload speeds of around 0.1 to 0.2 Mbps. Amazingly, download speeds are quite good at around 50+ Mbps which is expected with 802.11n.

 

After reading this post, I found out that people have found a workaround for this problem which is to set the wireless mode to "b/g mixed" instead of "b/g/n mixed" or "n only". This fixed the slow upload speed issue. The problem is, the access point is now running an older wireless standard, 802.11g, and the theoretical speed is now 54 Mbps which gives us about 20 Mbps in real life. This was disappointing since we got 13 used 110s for our church for a very low price.

 

I kindly ask TP-Link to fix this bug so we (and other people who are still using EAP110s) may be able to use them with 802.11n speeds for at least a few more years without problems.

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2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hi  @Wolfdale_3M 

 

Here are a few suggestions to help you achieve better results while maintaining compatibility with 802.11n:  

 

1. **Channel and Bandwidth Settings**:  
   - Check the channel settings on your access points. Overlapping channels or interference from other nearby networks can impact performance. We recommend using channels 1, 6, or 11 for 2.4 GHz networks, as these are non-overlapping.  
   - Ensure the channel bandwidth is set to 20 MHz instead of 40 MHz. While 40 MHz can provide higher speeds, it is more susceptible to interference and may cause instability.  

2. **Transmit Power Adjustment**:  
   Adjust the transmit power of the access points to ensure optimal coverage without causing interference. Setting the transmit power too high can sometimes lead to performance issues.  

3. **Client Device Compatibility**:  
   Verify that the client devices (e.g., laptops, smartphones) connected to the access points support 802.11n and are configured correctly. Older devices or those with outdated drivers may not perform well with 802.11n.  

4. **Factory Reset and Reconfiguration**:  
   If the issue persists, try performing a factory reset on the access points and reconfiguring them from scratch. This can help eliminate any misconfigurations that might be causing the problem.  

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2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hi  @Wolfdale_3M 

 

Here are a few suggestions to help you achieve better results while maintaining compatibility with 802.11n:  

 

1. **Channel and Bandwidth Settings**:  
   - Check the channel settings on your access points. Overlapping channels or interference from other nearby networks can impact performance. We recommend using channels 1, 6, or 11 for 2.4 GHz networks, as these are non-overlapping.  
   - Ensure the channel bandwidth is set to 20 MHz instead of 40 MHz. While 40 MHz can provide higher speeds, it is more susceptible to interference and may cause instability.  

2. **Transmit Power Adjustment**:  
   Adjust the transmit power of the access points to ensure optimal coverage without causing interference. Setting the transmit power too high can sometimes lead to performance issues.  

3. **Client Device Compatibility**:  
   Verify that the client devices (e.g., laptops, smartphones) connected to the access points support 802.11n and are configured correctly. Older devices or those with outdated drivers may not perform well with 802.11n.  

4. **Factory Reset and Reconfiguration**:  
   If the issue persists, try performing a factory reset on the access points and reconfiguring them from scratch. This can help eliminate any misconfigurations that might be causing the problem.  

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