I think you got your self caught in the 5 GHz problem [http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/news/2240205193/80211ac-range-issues-Overcoming-wireless-signal-shortcomings|802.11ac range issues: Overcoming wireless signal shortcomings].
Different frequencies have better distance and can get though walls better. 5 GHz is great for data throughput but it can't reach as far or get though walls that effectively. What I do is setup the different bands of my WiFi router with slightly different names (I add 2 & 5 at the end of the name per the frequency).
Now try this:
Your older MacBook is accessing the 2.4 GHz band with its older radio.
Now alter your settings in the Air so it to is accessing the same 2.4 GHz band.
You should now see the same performance numbers! From the same location in your house.
Also don't forget the 802.11ac based Air systems don't have MIMO (two matched antenna's) So you won't get the full ability unlike the newer MacBook Pro's can which have MIMO with 802.11ac. Even still MIMO services are limited to a single system at a given time. This is where the newer multiple flow feature that many Router companies just intro'd in Los Vegas CES show [http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/new-generation-of-802-11ac-devices-keep-networks-fast-even-with-lots-of-users/|MU-MIMO] this last week will give you the real bang in performance if you have a local server or very good access to the internet with multiple systems fighting for access over your WiFi network.
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FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet. [image|464399]
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FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet.
I think you got your self caught in the 5 GHz problem [http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/news/2240205193/80211ac-range-issues-Overcoming-wireless-signal-shortcomings|802.11ac range issues: Overcoming wireless signal shortcomings].
Different frequencies have better distance and can get though walls better. 5 GHz is great for data throughput but it can't reach as far or get though walls that effectively. What I do is setup the different bands of my WiFi router with slightly different names (I add 2 & 5 at the end of the name per the frequency).
Now try this:
Your older MacBook is accessing the 2.4 GHz band with its older radio.
Now alter your settings in the Air so it to is accessing the same 2.4 GHz band.
You should now see the same performance numbers! From the same location in your house.
Also don't forget the 802.11ac based Air systems don't have MIMO (two matched antenna's) So you won't get the full ability unlike the newer MacBook Pro's can which have MIMO with 802.11ac. Even still MIMO services are limited to a single system at a given time. This is where the newer multiple flow feature that many Router companies just intro'd in Los Vegas CES show [http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/new-generation-of-802-11ac-devices-keep-networks-fast-even-with-lots-of-users/|MU-MIMO] this last week will give you the real bang in performance if you have a local server or very good access to the internet with multiple systems fighting for access over your WiFi network.
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FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet. [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JkG6lskceunRGpcb.thumbnail}
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FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet. [image|464399]
I think you got your self caught in the 5 GHz problem [http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/news/2240205193/80211ac-range-issues-Overcoming-wireless-signal-shortcomings|802.11ac range issues: Overcoming wireless signal shortcomings].
Different frequencies have better distance and can get though walls better. 5 GHz is great for data throughput but it can't reach as far or get though walls that effectively. What I do is setup the different bands of my WiFi router with slightly different names (I add 2 & 5 at the end of the name per the frequency).
Now try this:
Your older MacBook is accessing the 2.4 GHz band with its older radio.
Now alter your settings in the Air so it to is accessing the same 2.4 GHz band.
You should now see the same performance numbers! From the same location in your house.
Also don't forget the 802.11ac based Air systems don't have MIMO (two matched antenna's) So you won't get the full ability unlike the newer MacBook Pro's can which have MIMO with 802.11ac. Even still MIMO services are limited to a single system at a given time. This is where the newer multiple flow feature that many Router companies just intro'd in Los Vegas CES show [http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/new-generation-of-802-11ac-devices-keep-networks-fast-even-with-lots-of-users/|MU-MIMO] this last week will give you the real bang in performance if you have a local server or very good access to the internet with multiple systems fighting for access over your WiFi network.
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FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet.
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FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet. [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JkG6lskceunRGpcb.thumbnail}
I think you got your self caught in the 5 GHz problem.
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I think you got your self caught in the 5 GHz problem [http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/news/2240205193/80211ac-range-issues-Overcoming-wireless-signal-shortcomings|802.11ac range issues: Overcoming wireless signal shortcomings].
Different frequencies have better distance and can get though walls better. 5 GHz is great for data throughput but it can't reach as far or get though walls that effectively. What I do is setup the different bands of my WiFi router with slightly different names (I add 2 & 5 at the end of the name per the frequency).
Now try this:
Your older MacBook is accessing the 2.4 GHz band with its older radio.
Now alter your settings in the Air so it to is accessing the same 2.4 GHz band.
You should now see the same performance numbers! From the same location in your house.
Also don't forget the 802.11ac based Air systems don't have MIMO (two matched antenna's) So you won't get the full ability unlike the newer MacBook Pro's can which have MIMO with 802.11ac. Even still MIMO services are limited to a single system at a given time. This is where the newer multiple flow feature that many Router companies just intro'd in Los Vegas CES show [http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/new-generation-of-802-11ac-devices-keep-networks-fast-even-with-lots-of-users/|MU-MIMO] this last week will give you the real bang in performance if you have a local server or very good access to the internet with multiple systems fighting for access over your WiFi network.
FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet.
Anna - Check your systems & AP setup.
I think you got your self caught in the 5 GHz problem.
Different frequencies have better distance and can get though walls better. 5 GHz is great for data throughput but it can't reach as far or get though walls that effectively. What I do is setup the different bands of my WiFi router with slightly different names (I add 2 & 5 at the end of the name per the frequency).
Now try this:
Your older MacBook is accessing the 2.4 GHz band with its older radio.
Now alter your settings in the Air so it to is accessing the same 2.4 GHz band.
You should now see the same performance numbers! From the same location in your house.
Also don't forget the 802.11ac based Air systems don't have MIMO (two matched antenna's) So you won't get the full ability unlike the newer MacBook Pro's can which have MIMO with 802.11ac. Even still MIMO services are limited to a single system at a given time. This is where the newer multiple flow feature that many Router companies just intro'd in Los Vegas CES show [http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/new-generation-of-802-11ac-devices-keep-networks-fast-even-with-lots-of-users/|MU-MIMO] this last week will give you the real bang in performance if you have a local server or very good access to the internet with multiple systems fighting for access over your WiFi network.
FYI: Most of the US has very poor data rates though there ISP. Even still the resource at the other end may still throttle you. So it will be still awhile before we get then needed data flows to really benefit with these faster local connections to the internet.