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adrkarma
Sep 23, 2025Aspirant
Orbi 970 SPC Issues
I recently purchased the 970 3 pack. The connectivity is amazing no issues with dead zones or dropping connection. The parental controls are extremely delayed or sometimes not taking effect unless I ...
FURRYe38
Sep 23, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
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- adrkarmaSep 23, 2025Aspirant
Yeah, all of my devices have mac address randomize turned off. I previously had TP Link be68 mesh system which the parental controls worked flawlessly however, the decos would drop multiple times a day without a cause.
- adrkarmaSep 23, 2025Aspirant
I have mac address randomize turned off on all my devices. The issue still persist. If you use parental controls is there a massive delay when you pause a device?
- FURRYe38Sep 23, 2025Guru - Experienced User
I don't use SPC personally on my system.
How long is this delay?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?What mobile platform are you using for SPC and Orbi app? Android or Apple?
Using ISP DNS or custom DNS?
Is IPv6 enabled or disabled? Disabled should be tested.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
- adrkarmaSep 23, 2025Aspirant
The delay is about 5 minutes however if they're in an active session like game, or video call it will continue even after the pause has been put in place.
Firmware version: V9.13.1.2
Modem model: Netgear CM1200
I use android for orbi app
ISP DNS
IPv6 is disabled
I have not done a factory reset due to just recently setting up the 970s two days ago.