Lester2k1
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Q: Cannot get speeds above 20mbps

Hello to all,

 

My ISP is Cox Communication of New Orleans.

I have two Airport Extremes (One Tall and One Flat).  The "Flat" one Creates the Network while the "Tall" one extends.  I cannot seem to get either of them to push a WiFi speed above 30mbps.  My ISP downloads at 150mbps.  I have attempted to capture speed tests on both the iPhone 5s as well as the iPad mini.  What am I missing?

 

p.s.  I've also tried them individually.....Same Results. 

iPhone 5s, iOS 7

Posted on Jun 4, 2014 7:52 PM

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Jun 7, 2014 6:44 PM in response to Lester2k1
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    Jun 7, 2014 6:44 PM in response to Lester2k1

    Do you think it would be better to use the Cisco Wifi and allow the Apple Routers to Extend that network instead of my current setup?

    If you want the Apple routers to extend the Wi-Fi range of the Cisco, both would need to be connected back to the Cisco with Ethernet connections. This is known as a roaming network. Unfortunately, the AirPort routers are not compatible with non-Apple routers for extending a network using wireless connections between them.

  • by Lester2k1,

    Lester2k1 Lester2k1 Jun 7, 2014 6:48 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Jun 7, 2014 6:48 PM in response to Tesserax

    Both of my Apple routers are hard wired to the Cisco.  Would that work?

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Jun 7, 2014 6:54 PM in response to Lester2k1
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    Jun 7, 2014 6:54 PM in response to Lester2k1

    Yes. The roaming network link I provided in the previous reply is how you should configure your network. You should notice a demonstrable difference in increased bandwidth performance using a roaming network over an extended one.

     

    So now you will want to reenable the Cisco's wireless. Both AirPorts should remain in bridge mode. Each router will broadcast their own Wi-Fi network, but use the same Network Name (aka SSID), wireless security type (WPA or WPA2), and wireless security password. This will appear as one "large" but single network to any wireless client.

  • by Lester2k1,

    Lester2k1 Lester2k1 Jun 7, 2014 11:55 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Jun 7, 2014 11:55 PM in response to Tesserax

    I have done everything on your last comment.  The Cisco Moden is providing the WiFi Network and both Airport Extremes are Creating the same Network Name with the Same Passwords (In Bridge Mode)....no change is download speeds.

     

    I'm so confused at this point.  I can use either the Cisco or either of the Airport Extremes, but my WiFi speeds don't change.....and I can do a test on my HardLine imac and get over 100 mbps.  If i could get half that on WiFi I would be happy

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