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McLong
Nov 02, 2024Luminary
RBE 972 - QoS or SQM
I'm experiencing bufferbloat on my RBE 972S and trying to locate the QoS or SQM settings in the router. Does anyone have any insights on this? I'm using the latest firmware on both the router and sate...
CrimpOn
Nov 02, 2024Guru
Alas, the User Manual for this Orbi
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE973S/RBE971_RBE970_UM.pdf does not contain the terms QOS or SQM. This is probably an indication that the user has no mechanism to make any setting in that area.
- McLongNov 02, 2024LuminaryThanks for the response. I'm puzzled as to why they would remove this feature since it helps minimize latency.
If anyone has more information about this, please let me know. QoS has always been a staple in Netgear routers.- CrimpOnNov 02, 2024Guru
McLong wrote:
If anyone has more information about this, please let me know. QoS has always been a staple in Netgear routers.The Orbi product line appears to marketed to more non-technical users. I have had an Orbi since 2016, and it has never had a method for users to manipulate QoS or SQM settings. The Orbi 'app', for example, which is practically forced on customers when installing a new system, and which replaced remote access to the web interface, provides zero access to any of the Advanced features.
What sort of WiFi devices exhibit bufferbloat? (Hosting internet gaming?)
Cable internet typically has highly asymmetrical data rates (1,200 down and 40 up)