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Is anyone else experiencing wifi 6 issue with the M1 Mini?

I've been using a new Mac Mini M1 for the past couple of months and use a Netgear Nighthawk RAX10 WiFI 6 capable router. The mini keeps dropping the wifi 6 signal. The 2.4 bandwidth seems stable. I was able to update the HomePod Mini using 2.4 without drops. This has been an issue since I got the computer about two months ago but have not had a chance to troubleshoot until now.

What I have done: move/adjust the location of the router (less than thirty feet away), reboot the mini and the router, created another network in network settings on the mini, rebooted mini several times.

None of this worked. Is anyone else experiencing wifi 6 issue with the M1 Mini?

Mac mini, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 1:39 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 2:50 PM

The Mac Mini’s wireless chip is in the back and the antenna is built into the bottom cover. With that in mind, poorly shielded (USB-C, USB 3.0, Display) cables and devices can cause Wi-Fi issues.

Please have a look at > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201542

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hcsitas

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Aug 7, 2021 12:08 AM in response to troyfromakron

Click on the WiFi icon with Opt key pressed, then snapshot & post here please.

Aug 7, 2021 7:10 AM in response to troyfromakron

Yeah. And I have big issue with my MacBook Pro too

Aug 7, 2021 8:31 AM in response to hcsitas

I do have a usbc3 monitor and Samsung hd connected but the router is on an end-table next to a window. The problem only happens on wifi 6

den.thed

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Aug 7, 2021 8:33 AM in response to hcsitas

So true!

I only dredged it up for example....

Hmm... Apple, Orange, Mango, Ice, Rum, Blender, I'll have to try that. 😎

Aug 7, 2021 8:35 AM in response to VikingOSX

Router follow-up is my next step. My iPhone, Apple TV, and iPad Pro have no issues with WiFi 6 from this router and 2.4 is stable on the M1mini so it could be a Big Sur router/firmware issue.

Aug 7, 2021 8:37 AM in response to den.thed

Now I want 🍨

hcsitas

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Aug 7, 2021 8:38 AM in response to troyfromakron

What monitor? How is it connected? Does the signal improve with the hd physically disconnected? Don’t forget the snapshot. No rush! I need to run an errand, will check back in a few hours.

hcsitas

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Aug 7, 2021 8:40 AM in response to den.thed

Hand squeezed is better, the blender might mess with the WiFi 😂

den.thed

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Aug 7, 2021 8:48 AM in response to hcsitas

My wife paper shredded is already good at doing that.

hcsitas

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Aug 7, 2021 9:24 AM in response to den.thed

Ha ha!

hcsitas

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Aug 7, 2021 9:44 AM in response to troyfromakron

Do you have a link for the monitor? It’s showing up as a Windows computer, that can’t be right.

hcsitas

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Aug 8, 2021 8:34 AM in response to troyfromakron

If you’re using the HP All-in-One Windows computer as a monitor, it’s the most likely cause of WiFi interference. I would place it another room and buy a dedicated monitor for the mini. Good luck!

hcsitas

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Aug 9, 2021 9:16 AM in response to troyfromakron

I would treat your unit as suspect faulty and ask them to repair/replace. If you give them an out, they’ll grab it.

hcsitas

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Aug 9, 2021 9:26 AM in response to troyfromakron

Interesting. That might nonetheless point to degraded hardware, especially if it’s random. But maybe it’s fixed? Let us know when we can take out the blender…

hcsitas

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Aug 9, 2021 9:44 AM in response to troyfromakron

Mid 50s is good! You’re welcome! Let’s hope it sticks.

Is anyone else experiencing wifi 6 issue with the M1 Mini?