Remy Sharp 3/26/2026

Fixing my slow Mac network speeds [blog]

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This article addresses slow network speeds on Mac computers (Sonoma and Tahoe) compared to Android devices, identifying Apple's Wireless Direct Link (AWDL) as the culprit. The author explains how DFS channels and 160MHz bandwidth cause issues, and provides a solution: switching the 5GHz channel to 44 (or 36) and reducing bandwidth to 80MHz. The post includes technical details about AWDL, its impact on WiFi performance, and a workaround involving a dedicated Mac-specific access point. It is a tech troubleshooting guide relevant to IT/technology.

Fixing my slow Mac network speeds [blog]

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