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Shared office internet/bridge mode speed issues

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lawtech

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Feb 23, 2015
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I recently moved into an office building that shares Comcast internet among various offices. When I setup my airport extreme it automatically set to bridge mode -- something about assigning a unique IP address.

I get fast upload but slow download (15 mbps upload, 2 mbps download). When I plugin directly via ethernet cable there is no issue. So it's an airport extreme/wifi issue. Any fixes?
 
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lawtech

macrumors newbie
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Feb 23, 2015
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To clarify the setup is: cable modem > main router > Airport extreme (Via ethernet)
 
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eduardrw

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May 20, 2013
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lawtech said:
To clarify the setup is: cable modem > main router > Airport extreme (Via ethernet)
Click to expand...

your problem is most likely the WIFI connection between the AE and your computer.
If you use a MAC, option click on the WIFI icon in the menu bar to see the connection details. (remember the real world throughput is typically less than 50% of the transmission speed)

2.4 GHz WIFI only has 3 non overlapping channels which you share with other users around you - so you could have a crowded WIFI environment or interference from wireless phones, microwave, ....

I use a tool called " WIFI scanner" to see whats going on in my WIFI surroundings.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wifi-scanner/id411680127?mt=12
 
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