bluestripes43
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Hey guys.
Have been suffering from ping spikes and packet loss for the past few years now, but recently it has gotten worse.
ISP: Spectrum (500 down, 20 up)
Router: AX58U V1 (used both ASUS and Merlin Firmware)
Devices in network:
PC - Hard wired via Cat6
2.4 band - Smart TV
5.0 band - 2 iPhones and 1 Samsung Phone
Primary issues:
- Frequent ping fluctuations and only OUTGOING packet loss. This occurs with or without network load from other devices.
I have been experiencing very frequent and noticeable ping spikes when playing tac shooters where consistent latency matters. After going back and forth with Spectrum for days now, I can safely say the router is the problem. After getting their techs out to replace the drop line and to inspect my signals, everything is fine on their end. I decided to do extensive testing with just my PC connected directly to the modem, and all of my issues have disappeared. When connected directly to the modem, my ping graph is much tighter and outgoing packet loss is very rare.
Attached are two images referencing my in-game ping graphs, one when wired to the router and the other when wired directly to the modem. QoS does not work (tried adaptive, traditional, Cake). My wireless devices do not use much bandwidth at all.
Over the years, I have tried multiple routers - Back in 2021, I tried the Nighthawk XR500, and I've been on the AX58U for about 2 years now. Took a break from competitive shooters, so I stopped caring about the issues, but now that I'm playing a lot again, the inconsistency in latency is quite noticeable and frustrating. Any ideas?
I will be going to Best Buy to try out the AX86U Pro today to see if anything changes. Have tried a lot of troubleshooting over the years and would like any input. Thanks.
Have been suffering from ping spikes and packet loss for the past few years now, but recently it has gotten worse.
ISP: Spectrum (500 down, 20 up)
Router: AX58U V1 (used both ASUS and Merlin Firmware)
Devices in network:
PC - Hard wired via Cat6
2.4 band - Smart TV
5.0 band - 2 iPhones and 1 Samsung Phone
Primary issues:
- Frequent ping fluctuations and only OUTGOING packet loss. This occurs with or without network load from other devices.
I have been experiencing very frequent and noticeable ping spikes when playing tac shooters where consistent latency matters. After going back and forth with Spectrum for days now, I can safely say the router is the problem. After getting their techs out to replace the drop line and to inspect my signals, everything is fine on their end. I decided to do extensive testing with just my PC connected directly to the modem, and all of my issues have disappeared. When connected directly to the modem, my ping graph is much tighter and outgoing packet loss is very rare.
Attached are two images referencing my in-game ping graphs, one when wired to the router and the other when wired directly to the modem. QoS does not work (tried adaptive, traditional, Cake). My wireless devices do not use much bandwidth at all.
Over the years, I have tried multiple routers - Back in 2021, I tried the Nighthawk XR500, and I've been on the AX58U for about 2 years now. Took a break from competitive shooters, so I stopped caring about the issues, but now that I'm playing a lot again, the inconsistency in latency is quite noticeable and frustrating. Any ideas?
I will be going to Best Buy to try out the AX86U Pro today to see if anything changes. Have tried a lot of troubleshooting over the years and would like any input. Thanks.
