PuzzleX Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hi, I've been connecting to my router via ethernet on my hackintosh (specs in signature) since I built it, and since my router is downstairs, the hackintosh is upstairs and there is no way to easily hide the ethernet cable, it's been a safety hazard down the stairs! I decided to go wireless with the system, so I bought a cheap USB Wi-Fi dongle (RaLink RT2070) and I've managed to set it up and it all works with my system. However, I've noticed a significant decrease in speed when using the dongle (from around 8MB/s to just over 1MB/s). Of course I know that ethernet will provide me with a faster connection, but even on my hackintosh laptop and my WiFi PC I'm not experiencing any speed loss at all. Is there anything I can do? The dongle was very cheap (£4.27 / $7) so I'm assuming that's why it's not very good. Can anyone recommend me a new dongle that will work with my system and will offer a better connection speed? Many thanks, Joseph Please note: there is no way I can move the router upstairs and connect via ethernet. I'm looking for a wireless solution only. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/259243-usb-wifi-dongle-speed-get-a-new-one/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuzzleX Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Anyone? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/259243-usb-wifi-dongle-speed-get-a-new-one/#findComment-1697282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.14r2 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I'd try it with a different notebook/desktop (preferably with Windows and on a different network), to test it. Those it should be clear is this a problem of OS X (driver) or WiFi adapter (not the best quality) or network itself. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/259243-usb-wifi-dongle-speed-get-a-new-one/#findComment-1697353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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