[Solved] Tenda Nova MW6 - Slow Upload Speeds

ozwog05 on 23/04/2021 - 16:34
Last edited 01/05/2021 - 05:24 by 1 other user

I've recently set up an MW6 kit at a family friends place, and they mentioned that it was sluggish when uploading attachments etc.
I ran a few speed tests, and sure enough, almost every time the upload speeds were only hitting about 2-3Mbps (on a 50/20 connection), and maybe hitting 20Mbps about 5% of the time. The download speeds hold up fine.
As a variable, I connected a notebook directly to the ISP's modem, and pretty much hit 20Mbps upload every single time.

All the AP's have the green LED indicator (good connectivity), and it doesn't matter how near or far I get to any of them, or which device I use to test, the results are the same.

The firmware is also up to date.

Is this a potential limitation to the MW6? A bug with the firmware? Or possibly a dud kit?

Computing Mesh Network Tenda Wireless Router

Comments

  • jv on 23/04/2021 - 16:41
    +1

    Have you tried it with a wired connection on one of the units?

    • ozwog05 on 23/04/2021 - 16:47

      That I have, jv. Same result unfortunately.
      One thing I haven't done yet though is swap the primary node with one of the secondaries. Could be worth checking..

      • jv on 23/04/2021 - 16:53
        -1

        You could also try connecting your computer directly to the NBN modem to see if it is an issue with the line, rather than your router…

        • avoidfullprice on 23/04/2021 - 16:58
          +1

          As a variable, I connected a notebook directly to the ISP's modem, and pretty much hit 20Mbps upload every single time

          Unlikely the NBN modem or the line to be a problem?

          • jv on 23/04/2021 - 17:20
            -1

            @avoidfullprice: Depends on the provider… Congestion is not 'unlikely'.

            • avoidfullprice on 23/04/2021 - 18:58
              +1

              @jv: You didn't read OP has done what you suggest

  • avoidfullprice on 23/04/2021 - 17:00
    +1

    If you only get slow upload on wifi, what if you turn off all the other AP and try upload via wifi using just the main module? I'm wondering if the "mesh" part is affecting them

    • ozwog05 on 23/04/2021 - 17:01

      Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

      • jjj123 on 23/04/2021 - 22:08
        +1

        let us know the result, pls.

        • ozwog05 on 29/04/2021 - 14:04

          As per notyou's suggestion, changing the Connection Type to Bridge appears to have resolved the issue.

  • geek001 on 23/04/2021 - 17:05
    +1

    I have a set of MW6. If it helps, I ran a speed test on my laptop connected to the secondary node and I hit 18mbps upload easy. FYI, your speeds are also dependent on how good the signal is between the nodes. Or maybe you just got a dud set.

  • notdealbot on 23/04/2021 - 22:40
    +1

    Hi mate,
    I had the same issue with mine MW3, upload was so sluggish and could not even send photos and videos over social media without long wait , changed the mode to bridge mode and it solved the issue. However too much of issues with the router so changed to TP Link Deco M5 and no issues at all.

    • ozwog05 on 23/04/2021 - 23:22

      Cheers mate, I'll check that.

    • ozwog05 on 29/04/2021 - 14:05

      That appears to have resolved the issue, legend 👍

  • ozwog05 on 29/04/2021 - 14:06

    Changing the Connection Type to Bridge appears to have resolved the issue. Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

    • nightelves on 03/08/2021 - 22:37

      In order to put it in Bridge mode don't you need another router attached to the Tenda?

      • ozwog05 on 04/08/2021 - 11:45

        Correct. The primary node is connected to the ISP's modem/router as mentioned in the OP.

        • nightelves on 04/08/2021 - 11:48
          +1

          Thanks it seems to work because I was getting less than 1 for upload speed.

        • 10101010101 on 11/10/2021 - 11:54

          Hey so wherein the app do you set bridge mode? I have the same issue.

          Nbn NTD plugged to WAN port of primary node

    • gregoryo on 02/05/2023 - 00:58

      Thanks for confirming. I've just picked up this set on a whim, and after swapping primary unit to another one to get past awful performance issues (almost took it back before trying this), found poor upload speeds. Bridge has fixed it. Fingers crossed it'll stay fixed.

  • ultraviolet on 25/11/2021 - 16:54

    I jumped on this mw6 boat too as my 3+1 pack arrived. Configured the 3 from the same box first and easy to set up. Then scanning the qr from the 4th unit also added the 4th easily.

    Tried to update firmware but failed when in bridge mode. Changed it back to dhcp mode and firrmware was updated to v1.0.0.29(5834) successfully.

    So far so good - download / uploade are both good. Download seems to be a bit slower than my Asus router 47 vs 48 so it is not important.

    What is bugging me is the traffic from these units - it makes a lot of http requests to 2 ip addresses overseas. The addresses appears to be baidu and they are the addresses of www.wshifen.com. Not sure if anyone would have a chance to check. I used a linux box to connect between internet and the routers for analysis.

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