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F/U:F/U:Abysmal WiFi on Core Duo Mini - lost in space - 06-19-2013
Resolution finally on the poor WiFi on my shop Core Duo Mini, beaten to death on these two threads:
first one
F/U
To spare you the boring details, I'd had a G5 iMac in my detached garage workshop with Wifi from a Dlink DI-624 router. It was pretty reliable but REALLY slow. I needed an Intel Mac for some new apps, so I put our Core Duo mini out there, and had endless dropped connections, couldn't find the router, etc. Folks here made suggestions (thanks!). Lots of things helped for a short time, including changing channels, upgrading the card in the mini to an n-type, as well as adding another antenna. Replaced the router with a Cisco/Linksys E2500. But still no joy.
Now, after two weeks of joy, I think I can report success. It streams YT full screen without a hiccup, no dropped connections, even after sleep. 5 GHz works, so the connection doesn't drop when the microwave goes on. The solution was dumping the cheapo router and getting the ASUS RT-N66R refurb for $119 that priceCube posted a few weeks ago. Works like a charm. With no other changes, it's as good as having a wired connection. No more bargain routers for me.
Not all the advice helped directly but it all helped steer me to a resolution, so Thanks!
Re: F/U:F/U:Abysmal WiFi on Core Duo Mini - space-time - 06-19-2013
lost in space wrote:
... The solution was dumping the cheapo router and getting the ASUS RT-N66R refurb for $119 that priceCube posted a few weeks ago. Works like a charm. With no other changes, it's as good as having a wired connection. No more bargain routers for me.
...
graylocks, are you paying attention?
Re: F/U:F/U:Abysmal WiFi on Core Duo Mini - mattkime - 06-19-2013
success!
Re: F/U:F/U:Abysmal WiFi on Core Duo Mini - decay - 06-20-2013
I was at a client's today whose office is in a garage, detached from his house.
The Cisco router is in the front part (office), and his Mac Mini server is in his parts room on the other side of a cement block wall.
When i moved my MBP from the desk by the Mini to the front office, the WiFi strength went from 50% to 80%.
Did I mention the Mini connects via WiFi? :banghead:
Re: F/U:F/U:Abysmal WiFi on Core Duo Mini - Speedy - 06-20-2013
Congrats.