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My Airport Extreme is frankly rubbish

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Lord Fluff

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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?
 
Lord Fluff said:
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?
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As stated in the documentation attaching a G device will cause slower speeds.
 
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.
 
This is unnaturally poor performance. Sounds like you got a lemon there mate. I'd take it back and exchange it.
 
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
 
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