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Mechtech57
Jan 12, 2023Aspirant
Unstable internet connection when using Zoom
Hello. When I am on a Zoom call the video and audio freezes for about 15 seconds and then resumes. This happens about every ten minutes or so. I was using an older laptop and thought it might be havi...
FURRYe38
Jan 12, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
How is Basic and Advanced wireless settings configured on the modem?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter.
Enable Beamforming and MIMO. Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set CTS to 64. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Mechtech57
Jan 12, 2023Aspirant
FURRYe38 Thanks for the reply but as I mentioned in my original post. I am not computer savvy. The info that you provided means nothing to me.