atomeal
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Q: slow wifi connection

Hi,

I have a wifi connection in my home and all devices run very good, but I have a problem with my iMac: Is very slow to charge pages in Safari and also download any file,

 

... suggestions?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Sep 5, 2013 1:37 AM

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atomeal

Q: slow wifi connection

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Sep 5, 2013 4:31 PM in response to atomeal
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    Sep 5, 2013 4:31 PM in response to atomeal

    What do you get for raw speeds here, for both Java & Flash, DSL Reports...

     

    http://www.dslreports.com/stest

     

    Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712

     

    10.5, 10.6, 10.7 & 10.8…

     

    System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.

     

     

    10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x instructions...

     

    System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.

     

    The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.

     

    If using Wifi/Airport...

     

    Instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.

     

    For 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8, System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...

     

    208.67.222.222

    208.67.220.220

     

    (There may be better or faster DNS numbers in your area, but these should be a good test).

    Click OK.

     

    If that doesn't work try changing channels on your Router.