Nighthawk R6700v3 - Whatsapp calls won’t connect

Question

Hey everyone, I’ve seen over 100 posts about this but not a single solution.
I just got this router. Everything works well except Whatsapp.
I’m using iPhone 11 and every time I make voice or video calls on Whatsapp or receive calls and touch “answer” button, the internet connection stops working. I always have to switch to cellular data to be able to talk or video chat.

Is there any solution to fix this?
This doesn’t happen on any other apps. Only whatsapp.

Thanks,
Dave

DutchyMN · Answer

I have the exact same issue. Ever since the IOS 14 update I can’t WhatsApp call through my Nighthawk R7000. It will keep reconnecting. If I call through FaceTime it works fine. If I call through WhatsApp using my XFi router in basement it works fine. Just no WhatsApp calls through R7000.

Dapsylaw · Answer

Hi all,I am having problems receiving WhatsApp calls. The calls keep reconnecting and sometimes it just says poor signal and doesn’t work. The problem is with the R7000. I am surprised because I use Verizon Fios (fiber) and my speed tests reach 300 MBPS. The outgoing WhatsApp call are fine just the incoming calls have issues. When I switch from WiFi to Cellular it works well. I think Netgear should resolve this problem as I am not the only one complaining. Thank you.Ola

Dapsylaw · Answer

I found out the problem is with IPhone. You need to go to your settings-WhatsApp-then enable local network for WhatsApp.

Dapsylaw · Answer

I found out the problem is with IPhone. You need to go to your settings-WhatsApp-then enable local network for WhatsApp. This should work

Phi2bonnet · Answer

HeyAny idea where to solve the same issue on Android WhatsApp? I didn't find the place to allow the network to runThanks

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Nighthawk R6700v3 - Whatsapp calls won’t connect

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