My Airport Extreme is frankly rubbish

[Lord Fluff]

Ok, so it talks to the internet, and I can transfer files from a USB drive. So it's not completely broken. But here's some stats...

MacMini (distance to AE : 12 feet of clear air)
Signal strength: 50%

MacPro (with built-in N airport) (distance to AE : 12 feet inc one wall)
Signal strength: 43%, Noise: 13%
Top Speed: 59Mbps
Transfer file from USB2.0 drive: 7k/sec average (yes, 7k)

Am I being unreasonable in saying this is pretty poor? As far as I can see I may as well just keep using my 'G' router as it's at least as quick. I can find no other active networks, no nearby microwave ovens, no wireless phones.

Should I return it and try another one?

[Roy Hobbs]

Ok, so it talks to the internet, and I can transfer files from a USB drive. So it's not completely broken. But here's some stats...

MacMini (distance to AE : 12 feet of clear air)
Signal strength: 50%

MacPro (with built-in N airport) (distance to AE : 12 feet inc one wall)
Signal strength: 43%, Noise: 13%
Top Speed: 59Mbps
Transfer file from USB2.0 drive: 7k/sec average (yes, 7k)

Am I being unreasonable in saying this is pretty poor? As far as I can see I may as well just keep using my 'G' router as it's at least as quick. I can find no other active networks, no nearby microwave ovens, no wireless phones.

Should I return it and try another one?


As stated in the documentation attaching a G device will cause slower speeds.

[doug.hall]

I've just replaced my old airport express network (which consisted of three devices) and I can now get total coverage at full strenght throughout my home where as before it would be varied. I'd say you device is not working correctly becuase mine is a huge improvement.

[Lord Fluff]

As stated in the documentation attaching a G device will cause slower speeds.

It's still rubbish even if the mini is turned off. And that wouldn't account for just how poor it is in any case.

[stoid]

This is unnaturally poor performance. Sounds like you got a lemon there mate. I'd take it back and exchange it.

[CEAbiscuit]

I'd exchange it. That is VERY poor performance for that device. Unlesse your walls are made of lead...

[OldSkoolNJ]

I have mine setup with three airport expresses, and linked to it I have a 24in Imac (N), Core Duo MBP (G) , Core 2 Duo MacBook (N) and a G$ iMac (B). I deffinitely see a big difference from my old router. No weak points anywhere in the house and speed is better now. Hard drives, printers and the occasional thrumb drive works fine.

Kevin

[logandzwon]

This is unnaturally poor performance. Sounds like you got a lemon there mate. I'd take it back and exchange it.

Or, just take it back. Wait a little while and get a linksys.