Buffering video when streaming from NAS connected to RBR50 router

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Chr0m0s0me wrote:

Hi there,

 

Looking for some help with my new Orbi.

 

I purchased the RBK50 on boxing day. FW is 2.2.1.210.

 

I have been having problems streaming media from my NAS to my Xbox One. The files are mostly MKV around 10gb movies and 2-3 gig tv shows. The NAS is wired directly to the RBR50 router with CAT6. When I look at the Orbi App it shows the Xbox One on 5G fluctuating between 130Mbps - 780Mpbs and a strong wifi connection connected to the Orbi Satellite (which is strange because the Xbox One is actually quite close to the Router but behind a cinderblock wall). From the Xbox One it states the wifi connection is at 92% with 40Mbps/10Mbps. I have run several speed tests on my phone from various locations in the house and they always come back with 40Mbps/10Mbps with low ping times. So the coverage of the Orbi appears to be exactly what I was looking for. I had an old Asus RT-N56U and while it was great at my old 2 storey house it can't handle the bungalows larger footprint.

 

 

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Hardwiring the XBox is an obvious solution but you shouldn't need to.

The readings sound OK too.

Those movies and shows sound like they are around 10-12 Mbps and 3-5 Mbps so they should be fine given the readings you get for your devices.

What are you using to play these shows?

I know there had been a long standing problem with the Plex client on the XBox constantly buffering but I think that was only for 4K UHD shows but I could be mistaken.

One thing that has been concerning me lately is the Plex client on my devices coming up with a message saying the connection isn't fast enough to play my show which should be plain wrong. I also saw my son's XBox game update downloads fluctuate a lot and stop for longer periods of time than they should.

I'm wondering if it is due to large fluctuations in wireless throughtput but haven't  been able to confirm this.

Similar to you I connected the XBox via a couple of power line adapters and while the fluctuations are still present they are significatly less.

Ian