Very slow internet.

[Theone0581]

I am a total noob when it comes to networking. Here's my issue: When I connect my Macbook Pro to a location (that's not very far from the router and I have full bars) I have a really slow connection. My PC connects at the exact location and the internet is fine. I need the Macbook at this location, but if I were to move it, it would be fine. It's just this particular location that makes the internet crawl and only for my Mac? Any solutions?

Speed Test at the exact location:

PC: 46.63Mbps

Mac: 3.24Mbps

 

[macenied]

I am a total noob when it comes to networking. Here's my issue: When I connect my Macbook Pro to a location (that's not very far from the router and I have full bars) I have a really slow connection. My PC connects at the exact location and the internet is fine. I need the Macbook at this location, but if I were to move it, it would be fine. It's just this particular location that makes the internet crawl and only for my Mac? Any solutions?

Speed Test at the exact location:

PC: 46.63Mbps

Mac: 3.24Mbps

Move your WIFI router. Seriously.

 

[Theone0581]

Then hardwired, I get 180Mpbs. So I really think it's the modem.

 

[Kissmyne]

Move your WIFI router. Seriously.

I agree, move your modem/router. The PC is likely to have a very different internal arrangement of parts which may result in different signal strength measurements at similar locations in comparison to your Mac. Changing the modem position by a few inches should rectify the issue..

Then hardwired, I get 180Mpbs. So I really think it's the modem.

180mbps is a strange link speed for ethernet imo(though it depends on the parts/capabilities of the modem, as well as other devices connected etc..).. you might be on to something about the modem...

 

[snaky69]

Then hardwired, I get 180Mpbs. So I really think it's the modem.

If you use one of those modem/router combos service providers usually give you, they suck.

Get a proper router and your problems will go away.