Mac Devices on Network

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Mac Devices on Network
Mac Devices on Network
2020-02-09 22:00:46
Model: Archer C7  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 3.15.3 Build 180305 Rel.51282n

Is anyone having problems with MAC OS Devices having trouble connecting and getting full bandwidth on the network ? 

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Re:Mac Devices on Network
2020-02-09 22:09:31
I have the Archer C8 and several iPads, an iMac, and apple laptop. I can get over 200 on my Comcast 200 service. As the WIFI distance increases, they do slow down and then drop. I did add an extender to cover area where WIFI was blocked. I found position of the router direction, antenna direction, and height does affect the coverage. Note generally that 2.4ghz has more distance and 5ghz is faster.
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Re:Mac Devices on Network
2020-02-09 22:17:34

@ArcherC8 

 

I have wired extenders all over my house. Android devices work awesome. Apple devices connect and drop constantly. Download speed is awful. 

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Re:Mac Devices on Network
2020-02-09 22:27:21
On those apple devices, check all those apps and turn off location, notifications, and background app refresh unless you need them. Most default as on.
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Re:Mac Devices on Network
2020-02-12 19:24:51

@johngalt 

 

I would probably check which extender the devices are connecting to. If you have all your extenders the same network name, then they could be connecting to a extender or the router that is physically far away rather then the one up close.

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