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Post time 2023-10-24 14:08:52 | Show all posts |Read mode
Hello!  I just set up my new SER6 Max to replace a cheaper Kamrui mini, and I'm having serious wifi speed issues.  Initially I was getting 3-4mbps download speeds, while the Mac and my phone both sitting on the same desk get 56-59mbps.  I tried the driver fix of changing to 802.11ac and that increased the average speed to 6-7mbps, but obviously this is not a fix.  Why is this so slow, and can it be improved?  
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 Author| Post time 2023-10-26 12:15:03 | Show all posts
OK, the solution to this problem, for anyone else reading, is to buy a $20 external USB adapter from Amazon.  I disabled the internal wifi adapter, plugged in the external wifi, and immediately my download speeds went from 6-7mbps to 80-90mbps.  I hate having to use a USB port to duplicate a feature I've already paid for, and it's disappointing that the SER6 is so range-limited compared to a prior Kamrui mini I had, which had no range problems at all in a similar mini form, but such is life.  External adapter is an easy quick fix.
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Post time 2023-10-24 17:59:53 | Show all posts
may I know your machine is ser max 7735 or 6900? thanks
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 Author| Post time 2023-10-25 03:22:11 | Show all posts
tuiguang7 replied at 2023-10-24 17:59
may I know your machine is ser max 7735 or 6900? thanks

It's a 7, 7735
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 Author| Post time 2023-10-25 05:46:37 | Show all posts
Further testing shows it is a problem of reception range.  The wifi router is two rooms away.  When I turn my phone's hotspot on and connect to it instead, with the phone lying next to the SER6 Max, the SER6 Max can do 115mbps+ download speeds with no problem.  So, the driver and hardware are capable, but the SER6 seems to have no range at all unless it's sitting right next to the router.  
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Post time 2023-10-25 10:50:18 | Show all posts
may I know how long is it from your router to your pc?
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 Author| Post time 2023-10-25 12:08:20 | Show all posts
tuiguang7 replied at 2023-10-25 10:50
may I know how long is it from your router to your pc?

Probably 20', or around 6 meters.  There is no option for moving the computer and router closer together though.
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Post time 2023-10-25 16:41:05 | Show all posts
hello, 6 meters , it is a little bit far away, so the speed will be slower and signal is weak.
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 Author| Post time 2023-10-27 08:17:54 | Show all posts
OK, the solution to this problem, for anyone else reading, is to buy a $20 external USB wifi adapter from Amazon. I disabled the internal wifi adapter, plugged in the external wifi, and immediately my download speeds went from 6-7mbps to 80-90mbps. I hate having to use a USB port to duplicate a feature I've already paid for, and it's disappointing that the SER6 is so range-limited compared to a prior Kamrui mini I had, which had no range problems at all in a similar mini form, but such is life. External adapter is an easy quick fix.
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Post time 2023-11-17 14:47:31 | Show all posts
If the Wi-Fi signal strength is weak, consider using a Wi-Fi extender or mesh network to expand your network's coverage and improve signal strength in areas with poor reception.
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