If your Mac M4 is downloading slower than expected, test in this order. 1) Run Speedtest while wired via Ethernet (USB-C adapter). If the wired result matches your plan, it's a Wi-Fi issue - check router placement, 2.4 vs 5 vs 6 GHz band, and 802.11ax/be support. 2) Change DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 (System Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → Details → DNS). 3) Disable iCloud Private Relay (System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Private Relay) - it routes via Apple's proxies and can cap speeds. 4) Turn off VPNs and any "Limit IP Address Tracking" toggle. 5) Reset SMC / NVRAM (Apple silicon: full shutdown, 30s wait, restart). 6) Renew DHCP lease in Network → Details.
If wired speeds are also slow, the problem is your ISP, modem, or in-home cabling. We troubleshoot Etisalat / du connections and provide WiFi installation across Dubai.
Quick answer
Plan says 1 Gbps but Speedtest shows 80? Here's how to find the bottleneck. If your Mac M4 is downloading slower than expected, test in this order.
Find the bottleneck
Wi-Fi problem or ISP problem
One wired Ethernet test separates the two, and it decides whether anything on the Mac is worth changing.
| Wi-Fi or Mac settings | ISP, modem or cabling | |
|---|---|---|
| Wired Ethernet test | Matches the speed on your plan. | Slow over cable too. |
| Speed around the home | Drops with distance and through walls. | Equally slow in every room. |
| Other devices | Some are fine, others are slow. | Every device is slow at once. |
| What to check first | Band, router placement, Private Relay, VPN, DNS. | Modem, the line into the building, in-home cabling. |
| What actually fixes it | Settings changes, or a survey and a better access point. | Etisalat or du need to test the line first. |
How Azizi Technologies handles this in Dubai
- Free site survey for offices, villas and warehouses across Dubai before any quote.
- Written fixed quote before any work begins - no surprises, no hidden fees.
- Certified network engineers on every job - Ubiquiti, Cisco, Aruba and MikroTik trained.
- 90-day workmanship warranty on every installation.
- Coverage across Dubai including DIFC, JLT, Marina, Business Bay, Downtown, Media City, Jumeirah.
- Same-day callouts available for most Dubai districts.
Still locked out of your Wi-Fi?
Send us your router model and what you have already tried. Azizi Technologies has handled Dubai Wi-Fi since 2007, across Etisalat and du lines. We reply during workshop hours and tell you honestly whether it is a settings fix you can do yourself or needs a technician on site.
Frequently asked questions
Plan says 1 Gbps but Speedtest shows 80? Here's how to find the bottleneck.
If your Mac M4 is downloading slower than expected, test in this order. 1) Run Speedtest while wired via Ethernet (USB-C adapter). If the wired result matches your plan, it's a Wi-Fi issue - check router placement, 2.4 vs 5 vs 6 GHz band, and 802.11ax/be support. 2) Change DNS to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 (System Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → Details → DNS). 3) Disable iCloud Private Relay (System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Private Relay) - it routes via Apple's proxies and can cap speeds. 4) Turn off VPNs and any "Limit IP Address Tracking" toggle. 5) Reset SMC / NVRAM (Apple silicon: full shutdown, 30s wait, restart). 6) Renew DHCP lease in Network → Details.
Do you offer wifi support dubai in Dubai?
Yes. Azizi Technologies has been an Apple and IT specialist in Dubai since 2007. For WiFi Support Dubai, we offer same-day workshop service at our Dubai Media City (Concord Tower, Office 45) and Bur Dubai (G 58, IT Center Building) locations, with free pickup across Dubai. Free diagnosis on intake, written quote before any work, and a 90-day parts-and-labour warranty on every job. Call +971 55 753 0104 or WhatsApp for a quote.
What are your workshop hours and locations?
Azizi Technologies runs two walk-in workshops in Dubai. Main: Concord Tower, Office 45, 10th Floor, Dubai Media City, covering Marina, JLT, Al Barsha and Jumeirah. Second: G 58, IT Center Building, Bur Dubai, covering Karama, Deira and Downtown. Open Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 21:00, with a Friday prayer break. Closed Sunday. Free pickup across Dubai.
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