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Streaming buffers

We'll check whether buffering is coverage, device-specific, band steering, or a weak upstream connection.

Measurement Plan

Streaming room test plan

Check whether buffering follows the room, the streaming device, or band steering.

Streaming device

Record the TV, streaming stick, console, computer, or phone that buffers.

Near-router speed

Run one speed test close to the router using the same device you will use for the room test.

Problem-area speed

Run the same speed test where the symptom happens.

Device scope

Check whether the issue follows one device, one room, or multiple devices.

Band compatibility

Check whether the affected device needs 2.4 GHz and whether your router uses one combined Wi-Fi name.

Router location

Note whether the router is open and central or hidden in a corner, cabinet, closet, basement, floor, garage, or behind a TV.

Retest the same streaming app in the same room after one placement, band, or device change.

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Streaming buffers

We'll check whether buffering is coverage, device-specific, band steering, or a weak upstream connection.

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What device is buffering?

Measurement Plan

Streaming room test plan

Check whether buffering follows the room, the streaming device, or band steering.

Streaming device

Record the TV, streaming stick, console, computer, or phone that buffers.

Near-router speed

Run one speed test close to the router using the same device you will use for the room test.

Problem-area speed

Run the same speed test where the symptom happens.

Device scope

Check whether the issue follows one device, one room, or multiple devices.

Band compatibility

Check whether the affected device needs 2.4 GHz and whether your router uses one combined Wi-Fi name.

Router location

Note whether the router is open and central or hidden in a corner, cabinet, closet, basement, floor, garage, or behind a TV.

Retest the same streaming app in the same room after one placement, band, or device change.

Skip anything you cannot measure right now.
Open test kit

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