13 download speed at modem and 5-8 speed in wireless network

Can anyone tell me why our iMacs and MacBook Pros that are connected via ethernet have download speeds of about 13, yet our wireless network (new airport extreme+2 expresses) have speeds of anywhere from 5 to 8?  This makes our Apple TV work inconsistently!

Can anyone tell me why our iMacs and MacBook Pros that are connected via ethernet have download speeds of about 13, yet our wireless network (new airport extreme+2 expresses) have speeds of anywhere from 5 to 8?  This makes our Apple TV work inconsistently!

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