Mac OS X with WLAN problems: Apple computers under Windows 8 faster

As we have already reported, the models of the latest generation of Macbook Air have WLAN problems. This concerns the 802.11ac connectivity as well as the data throughput. According to Anandtech, the devices provide a maximum of just 867 Mbits per second, although the devices with the WLAN standard 802.11ac are capable of operating under optimal conditions beyond 1.5 Gbps per second

Faster under Windows 8


According to Anandtech, the TCP window size was too small. This defines the available data throughput. Thus, the actually achievable 867 Mbit per second is reduced again and in WLAN connections partly only 169.6 Mbit per second effectively implemented.


As Ars Technica says, the new Macbook OS X has software problems that affect the SMB transfer. A hardware problem is ruled out, since the Macbook under Windows 8 shows more than twice as good performance. While the device with the Apple operating system net brings only 176 Mbit per second, under Windows 8 are up to 378.08 Mbit per second possible. Also the beta version of the next Apple operating system OS X 10.9 promises no improvement. However, compared to the old 2012er Macbook Air model a clear improvement is recognizable. Ars Technica has achieved an average of 102 Mbits per second with the old device.


In addition, stability problems such as 9to5mac are observed. According to the report, Apple is eager to solve these problems. In part, the customer devices were completely replaced and returned to Apple, where they are thoroughly tested and tested to identify the error.