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My buffering of 4K content is gone across all of my devices.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Buffering is usually caused by older routers having a buffer over run. It can also be caused by a really slow internet connection as well. If you have a decent internet speed from your provider than Orbi should work great.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.That is too hard to say. Buffering could be cause by a slow website, slow internet, slow computer. busy computer, or old slower WiFi in the computer.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If the buffering problem you’re having is due to an area of low or no service (a dead zone) in your home where your current device just can’t reach, it’s possible. The Orbi will create a Tri-Band, AC3000 WiFi mesh network covering roughly 4,000 sq. ft. in your home and will be able to handle approximately 250 devices under normal use (a suggested maximum of 50 if the devices are using a lot of bandwidth with things like gaming or streaming of HD videos) without a significant impact on performance of the connected devices. This will also depend on your ISP’s speed performance – if the buffering issue is because your existing service is slower, the Orbi cannot improve your ISP’s provided speeds.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This depends on why you are having buffering issues. If your buffering issues are because your internet is slow/ISP not able to deliver no. That is outside the house. However if you have a good ISP/bandwidth coming into the house then this can help, as it improves coverage and since MU-MIMO devices are better able to share wireless with multiple devices. You may still need/wish to upgrade the wireless cards to the newer AC ones that support MU-MIMO to get additional throughput but this may help.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I've seen a night and day difference from the built in WiFi on my cable modem to connecting this to my cable modem for all the WiFi jobs. I have a Netgear N300 which has a 2.4ghz WiFi radio. The Orbi uses both 2.4 and 5ghz bands since it has it's own independent processor it helps that it does one job very well.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Depending on if your Internet bottleneck is your router itself. If the router you have is the bottleneck then yes and this may even help you get more of your bandwidth from your ISP, but if you are not getting enough speed from your Internet Service Provider then this isn't going to help.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I no longer get buffering when on Netflix. This should work for you unless you hae really slow internet speeds or other users on your network sucking up the bandwidth. .
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It is possible, but if it is the router causing the buffering you need to research your current router and figure out why it is buffering. It is usually caused by overload on the available bandwidth coming from the router by the devices connected to it, if that is the case you can usually find a router that suits your needs without going out and buying one that is overkill for your home.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Buffering is usually caused by the lack of buffering your current router is able to handle. I have no buffering issues with Orbi.
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