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Increasing bandwidth on Apple Extreme A1408

Need to liberate my Apple Extreme A1408 and only give me 100 mega and need more. How can I liberate it to get more?


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Posted on Nov 16, 2024 11:17 AM

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Nov 16, 2024 12:21 PM in response to Pollo2808

For Ethernet connections, the 5th generation AirPort Extreme is capable of providing up to 1 Gbps bandwidth. However, its actual throughput, would be half that when operating in routing mode (aka, NAT enabled).


For wireless, its highest bandwidth would be available with the following configuration:

  • Using 802.11n
  • Using the 5 GHz band with 40MHz wide channels
  • Using higher number channels (100+)


Throughput (actual traffic "speed") has been tested by a number of agencies, including SmallNetBuilder with the following results: Apple AirPort Extreme Gen 5 Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder


They were getting around 450-500 Mbps throughput scores. If you are only getting 100 Mbps, something is amiss and would have to be troubleshot to determine what the reason(s) is(are). Based on its age, I would guess at this point, that it is failing.


Ref: AirPort Extreme 802.11n (5th Generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

Increasing bandwidth on Apple Extreme A1408

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