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Kappo_84
Apr 01, 2024Apprentice
Intermittent connectivity/latency spikes/disconnects
Recently upgraded to a new mesh - orbi 972 - to replace an “aging” 850 series. I was excited to pump enhanced 6E around the home as well as the (on paper) stronger wireless backhaul setup. Sadly my ex...
FURRYe38
Nov 19, 2024Guru - Experienced User
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Kappo_84
Nov 19, 2024Apprentice
Ok managed to find an adapter and did some testing.
Router and satellite not hardwired (usual wireless backhaul), Mac hardwired into router. I did not experience the latency issue. I forgot to test hard wired into satellite (I’ll try that when I can). But seems it might be an issue with the wireless vs the backhaul wireless.
I can’t check on the ps portal as it’s WiFi only, but that doesn’t use the internet (internal network only) so I think it’s unlikely it’s an isp issue given the above also.
Router and satellite not hardwired (usual wireless backhaul), Mac hardwired into router. I did not experience the latency issue. I forgot to test hard wired into satellite (I’ll try that when I can). But seems it might be an issue with the wireless vs the backhaul wireless.
I can’t check on the ps portal as it’s WiFi only, but that doesn’t use the internet (internal network only) so I think it’s unlikely it’s an isp issue given the above also.
- FURRYe38Jul 10, 2025Guru - Experienced User