Network speed & the 5 Gbps upgrade
The MyRemoteMac network
Section titled “The MyRemoteMac network”Our datacenter network has 100 Gbps uplinks to multiple Tier-1 global carriers, for low-latency, reliable routing worldwide. Your machine’s own link speed depends on its model — and the Mac mini M4 family can be upgraded to 5 Gbps.
Network speed by machine
Section titled “Network speed by machine”| Machine | Base speed | Optional upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Mac mini M4 | 1 Gbps | up to 5 Gbps |
| Mac mini M4 Pro — 24 GB | 1 Gbps | up to 5 Gbps |
| Mac mini M4 Pro — other configs | 10 Gbps | — |
The 24 GB Mac mini M4 Pro is the exception: it ships at 1 Gbps like the M4 and can be upgraded to 5 Gbps. All other M4 Pro configurations ship at 10 Gbps out of the box. For any other machine, the network speed is shown on the pricing page and in your dashboard.
The 5 Gbps upgrade
Section titled “The 5 Gbps upgrade”For machines that ship at 1 Gbps (the Mac mini M4 and the 24 GB M4 Pro), you can upgrade to 5 Gbps for faster transfers and more reliable performance — useful for moving large files, pulling big dependencies or artifacts, syncing large repositories, and high-throughput CI.
- Order it from your dashboard at app.myremotemac.com — open your instance, go to the Network tab, and choose Order 5Gbps Upgrade.
- Our team activates the upgrade (usually within a few hours).
- You get an email confirmation once it’s active.
Good to know
Section titled “Good to know”- The upgrade is applied to the machine’s network link — there’s nothing to install or configure on the Mac.
- Machines already at 10 Gbps (most M4 Pro configs) don’t need — and aren’t offered — the 5 Gbps upgrade.
- Real-world throughput also depends on the other end of the connection and the internet path, so a single download won’t always saturate the link.
Cancelling
Section titled “Cancelling”You can cancel the upgrade from the Network tab in your dashboard at any time; the link reverts to the machine’s base speed.