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Aspirant

Jun 01, 2020

Intermediate packet loss

I have intermediate packet loss when connected with wifi via my RBS50. It visible on multiple machines. If I connect via my RBR50 there's no issues. I tried to factory reset it but the issue rema...

CrimpOn

Guru - Experienced User

Jun 04, 2020

zappe wrote:
I have intermediate packet loss when connected with wifi via my RBS50.
It visible on multiple machines.

How do you document (measure) the packet loss?

zappe
Aspirant
Jun 04, 2020
I run a ping script which shows me when there's loss.

Usually I notice it when I'm on VoIP calls.
- CrimpOn
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jun 04, 2020
  zappe wrote:
  I run a ping script which shows me when there's loss.
  Usually I notice it when I'm on VoIP calls.
  VoIP as in "only voice, no video"?
  The VoIP is a separate device wired to the satellite or an app on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone?
  - zappe
    Aspirant
    Jun 05, 2020
    App on a laptop.
    Like Skype or MS Teams