Ethernet slower than Wifi on a Mac Mini M4




I'm wondering why a direct ethernet connection to an 8 port switch would be slower than a wireless connection through a modem which is connected via ethernet to the same switch.


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Mac mini (M4, 2024)

Posted on Dec 21, 2025 4:47 PM

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Dec 21, 2025 5:07 PM in response to Doug King

Ethernet slower than Wifi on a Mac Mini M4: I'm wondering why a direct ethernet connection to an 8 port switch would be slower than a wireless connection through a modem which is connected via ethernet to the same switch.

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Slow Ethernet Vs. Fast WiFi:

So, what’s the DTR (Data Transfer Rate) of the switch? If you’re using internal LAN services, with a slow switch, then expect slower speed.

Ethernet slower than Wifi on a Mac Mini M4

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