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Latency
My orbi setup has high latency making online gaming almost impossible. How do I lower latency? My computer shows my latency averaging 158ms.
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Are you wireless or wired when gaming?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
James_Wheelz wrote:
My orbi setup has high latency making online gaming almost impossible. How do I lower latency? My computer shows my latency averaging 158ms.
What is Ipv6 and what does it do? Do you have it on?