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SmartHub 5G wifi vs ethernet- not much difference in speed

arsonbunny
Explorer

‎12-02-2024 12:03 AM

Hi!

I've been using SmartHub 5G for only a few days so far. I tested Ethernet connection on my Macbook, assuming bandwith test would show a noticeable difference in speed. However, it only improved slightly so I'm not quite sure whether I'm doing something wrong, maybe you guys have some useful tips. I am not sure whether I'm already using the max speed available to me. 

For reference, I'm running MacOS Sonoma on a 2021 MacBook Pro, and used a Ethernet to USB-C dongle (2.5gbps) as my Macbook doesn't have an ethernet port. Only one device is connected to SmartHub 5G. 

For comparison,

wireless speedtest result: 242/32 

ethernet speedtest result: 357/40

Any advice would be highly appreciated. Not sure if getting an antenna would help, using a specific ethernet to usb-c dongle, or play with some settings. 

 

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XRaySpeX
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‎12-02-2024 12:09 AM

I'm not sure what you are complaining about. Ethernet is significantly faster, by 48%, than WiFI.

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arsonbunny
Explorer
In response to XRaySpeX

‎12-02-2024 12:39 AM

I thought it could be higher, not sure what a realistic expectation is 😃

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