Q: Ethernet Port Slower than Wifi?
So I just recently purchased a Mac Mini (2014 2.6 Ghz i5 Model). It was bought to replace my late 2008 unibody Macbook, which I was primarily using in clamshell mode as a desktop anyway.
For some reason, the ethernet on my new mac is much slower than if I connect via wifi- and this is not the case on any other device in my home, including the above referenced macbook. I have no problem with my wifi connection, but the primary use of my mac is for work from home purposes, which are HEAVILY Skype reliant and I really prefer the consistency of the hardwired connection.
Is this possibly a defect in my model? I purchased it through Best Buy and really don't want to have to deal with returning it. It works perfectly in every other respect. I am hoping there is something I am doing wrong or maybe not understanding about the ethernet port that would cause this? Please help!
Thank you all for your time.
Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5), Late 2014 Model
Posted on May 24, 2016 5:43 PM