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sdonkers
Feb 12, 2026Follower
Orbi 770 - Buffering
The issue comes to when devices, mostly iPhones, will start to buffer video, reels, scrolling. Device is stationary, not that should matter with the mesh network. Using videos as an example, it wil...
FURRYe38
Feb 12, 2026Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
What is the connection speed rate seen on the RBRs web page under Advanced Tab/Show Stats for the WAN port?
https://kb.netgear.com/24222/How-do-I-display-Internet-port-statistics-on-my-Nighthawk-router
How are you speed testing? Ethernet is most accurate for speed testing high speeds at the RBR.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router 📡 and satellite(s)🛰️? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
What iOS version is on the phone? I see 26.3 is out in the wild now.
Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices?
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls, Protection Engine, Traffic Meter.
Try using some custome IPv4 DNS like cloudfare or quad9.