Slow WiFi connection using Fenvi T919 [OpenCore]

[Edhawk]

What does your Hack show for the WiFi Signal, if you press the options key (lefthand ALT key on a PC keyboard) and WiFi icon on the desktop menu bar?

This is what mine shows, just so you can see and compare.

This is my 5GHz network,

This is my default wireless network for all my Apple/Hack devices.

 

[ammutable]

You could try the Apple Bootcamp drivers for the Broadcom BT and WiFi. The installers attached are what I use in Windows for my dual booting systems.

For the AppleBluetoothBroadcom64 select the DPInst.exe to install the Apple drivers.

For the BroadcomWirelssWin8x64.exe, just run the exe.

Both installers work in Windows 10 latest version.

I think the difference between the two cards you linked is that one has a BCM94360CD and the other has a BCM943602CS chip. No difference in the WiFi or BT protocols, but the 2CS chip is slightly newer and used in new Apple models compared to the CD version.

Worth trying... The driver I downloaded was from Fenvi page.

BTW I've installed the IntelMausiEthernet.kext as expected, now I've ethernet in the interface en2!

What does your Hack show for the WiFi Signal, if you press the options key (lefthand ALT key on a PC keyboard) and WiFi icon on the desktop menu bar?

Please take a look at my first post since I've a screenshot comparing both TPLink and the Fenvi.

This is what mine shows, just so you can see and compare.

I do envy you, I do... 1300 and RSSI -44
I'll get there eventually

Thank you for all the support.

 

[Edhawk]

I have an extended setup in my home.

• Vodafone wireless router on ground floor providing 2.4GHz and 5GHz wifi networks.
• CAT 6 cable from Vodafone router connecting to a Linksys WiFi/Router set in AP mode in my Living room, wired connections to the TV, Sky Box and gaming console.
• CAT 6 cable from Vodafone router connecting to a 16 port Gigabyte switch in my office. This switch deals with most of the wired network connections, including three servers, my three main Hacks and a real iMac.
• CAT 6 cable from switch to 2nd Linksys WiFi/Router set in AP mode, sits on the switch, providing 2.4GHz and 5GHz wifi networks and wired connections to four printers.
• CAT 6 cable from switch to 3rd Linksys, WiFi/Router set in AP mode, in my son's bedroom providing 2.4GHz wifi network and wired connections to his Hack, gaming devices and a wired connection to the TV in my bedroom.

All the Linksys routers run DD-WRT firmware. Probably should look at updating these but they work so why mess around with them.

This probably sounds like overkill, but our home is constructed with Reinforced Concrete walls, floors and ceilings. Getting any WiFi signal to work from one floor to another or through the walls on the same floor is a nightmare. So this setup just grew as I got fed up with the complaints about poor WiFi reception from my family.

Would you believe it if I said they still come running to me when there is an outage on the internet telling me the WiFi is down!

 

[Edhawk]

RMA'ing the Fenvi card might not be a bad idea. As after looking at the screenshots in the first post again, it is clearly not working well. Even compared to the TP-Link card, never mind my original Apple AirPort card (BRM9460CS2).

 

[ammutable]

You could try the Apple Bootcamp drivers for the Broadcom BT and WiFi. The installers attached are what I use in Windows for my dual booting systems.

I've downloaded bootcamp drivers and installed the one's you mention. The result is the same as before.

I'll stop hacking until Wednesday, I'll receive a new card by then. Let's see how it goes.

All the Linksys routers run DD-WRT firmware.

Your setup is sick, no wonder you have a good signal!
I've fiber connected to a ONT and pluged this one to a synology router. My TV and NAS connect using wire to the router and all the other devices use Wifi. The signal I get on my laptop (Macbook Pro) that sits right to the Hack is good enough, considering I'm in a different room, with a concrete wall and about 6 meters from the router:

I was looking at getting an access point to improve the signal, something like this:
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B016K5A06C/?tag=tonymacx86c03-21

But I've no idea if it would be worth it.

I'll keep you all posted whenever I get the new card!

 

[pastrychef]

I've downloaded bootcamp drivers and installed the one's you mention. The result is the same as before.

I'll stop hacking until Wednesday, I'll receive a new card by then. Let's see how it goes.


Your setup is sick, no wonder you have a good signal!
I've fiber connected to a ONT and pluged this one to a synology router. My TV and NAS connect using wire to the router and all the other devices use Wifi. The signal I get on my laptop (Macbook Pro) that sits right to the Hack is good enough, considering I'm in a different room, with a concrete wall and about 6 meters from the router:

View attachment 517406

I was looking at getting an access point to improve the signal, something like this:
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B016K5A06C/?tag=tonymacx86c03-21

But I've no idea if it would be worth it.

I'll keep you all posted whenever I get the new card!

I've tried and used quite a few different Wi-Fi/Bluetooth cards...

In my experience, Apple branded BCM94360XXX cards work the best.
The cards with only 2 antennas will max out at 867Mbps.

The Dell DW1830 (aka BCM943602BAED) (3 antennas) also works really well. I think I saw 1300Mbps with this card. Wi-Fi worked OOTB. Bluetooth needed extra kexts.

The Dell DW1560 (aka BCM94352Z) (2 antennas) also works well but extra nexts are needed for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I'm still using this on my current hackbook and get the following all day long.


I previously used non-Apple made BCM94360NG card that performed horribly. Performance was quite similar to what you are describing in this thread. I ended up pulling it in favor of the DW1560.

 

[ammutable]

The Dell DW1560 (aka BCM94352Z) (2 antennas) also works well but extra nexts are needed for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I'm still using this on my current hackbook and get the following all day long.

Thanks for sharing this.
If my next card presents the same performing problems I could try to buy a Dell DW1830 on eBay. I would still need to find a tray and antennas since I can't find a kit, but that should be doable.

Today I'll be receiving the new card, so expect news anytime soon

BTW @pastrychef the screenshot you shared looks very similar to what I get on a MacbookPro.

 

[ammutable]

I got the card today!

Here the Fenvi T919 that I returned to Amazon:

And the new one branded WTXUP but same chip (BCM94360CD):

Comparing both PCB's they look very different.

Now the result:

Apparently, there was something wrong with the card, I'm using the same configuration that was left from testing the other card, and it works twice as fast!

• No problems with signal strength
• Airdrop works
• Handoff works

Thank you all for helping me out in this journey, I've surely learned a lot in the process and it was fun!

Now it's time to set up Bluetooth, I'll try to get rid of the USB dongle I've and use the card instead, but for sure it's not a deal-breaker, if it doesn't work I'll simply keep the dongle and the card.

One question I've for you @Edhawk , you have mentioned about the Ethernet being registered at en2, where the most probable cause was not having the kext while doing the os install:

• Do you see any potential problems with this?
• Should I do a fresh install to try to fix it?

Thank you!

 

[Edhawk]

Good to see you have your WiFi working as expected. Defective hardware is not what you expect and it is usually the last thing to be considered.

Swapping the WiFi device from en0 to en1 may only become an issue with the likes of iMessage/Messages, which looks for the WiFi device at en1 or en2. It was always something that I checked for when creating a new Hack, that the network interfaces had the correct BSID names.

If you find that you can use Messages, AirDrop, Handoff and Continuity with the current setup, then don't worry about it. You would only need to look at changing this if you run in to problems with those Apple services (if you use them).

If you were using any fixes for the Bluetooth Dongle you may need to remove them before you add the Bluetooth from the new WiFi/BT card. So you don't have any issues with unnecessary fixes/kexts etc. with your new device.

 

[pastrychef]

I always make it a point to set built-in ethernet as EN0. I think it may affect App Store.