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@scbbaIf you’re not diagnosing the hops, then I can’t really tell you advice because it might just be placebo. There isn’t supposed to be a difference as you’re just routing your connection through a coaxial outlet, though there is some degradation, it’s minuscule.

@scbba Show exactly what you’re seeing, maybe. But I play at 40 ms and cook most above-average players with a 2+ KD, and that’s while playing ranked, not casual pubs. Anyone can have a high KD running through bots nowadays, especially in potato CoD with VM lobbies—wannabe streamers with their little dongle devices. I haven’t touched CoD in ages; I retired after BO4, especially after cheating got so bad with free-to-play. It could also just be a network issue. Have you run PingPlotter results?

@scbbaI would just disable steady ping if you’re just seeing a variance of 5ms. That’s normal. You’re just adding extra latency for no reason. Steady ping is only needed in specific cases.

Changing DNS is not going to improve ping or fix server issues. All it does is help you find information quicker. The closer a DNS server is, the better, and the more servers there are, the faster you get information. No, routers do not find the “best” DNS automatically—they just use whatever is given to them by default, which is typically your ISP’s DNS if you’re using DHCP.

@Crazy CatSo how exactly were you upgrading and/or downgrading? If it was through the interface, then my best advice would be to go the NMRPFlash route, as that wipes anything previously installed/conflicting and is really the best recovery method for Netgear products.

@Crazy CatDid you access it while in Incognito Mode? Because it could just be a cache issue.

@blackeagleosloIt all depends on where you’re routing your VPN and what configuration you’re using, like TCP or UDP. Also, port forwarding doesn’t work on the device you’re forwarding through because your traffic is encrypted, so port forwarding on a device using encryption is generally useless. I do believe there are some VPNs that allow it, but they’re not as secure, so there’s that.

@CeezThat makes sense. Then it would be hop 3, which shows packet loss. Are you also on the latest firmware? I would try what Fraser suggested, as well as for some reason some modem combo units don’t communicate well in bridge mode correctly, etc.

@CeezIt's strange that you're not seeing the second hop, which could indicate an issue with the gateway. When you're connected directly to the modem or router, does hop 2 appear clearly?

@mygamertagsucks If the CM MAC number is incorrect in Comcast's system, issues may arise during a reboot. However, if the modem is still listed in their system, you can verify this by contacting an agent. Request them to check the registered modem by providing the modem model and CM MAC. Ensure the information is accurate and ask the agent to delete any outdated modem history still present in the system from previous registered modems, as they do have the ability to do that. Yes, there's going to be salespeople 24/7 it’s literally part of their enforced employee agenda. It’s similar to when you go to a grocery store, and they ask, “Would you like to donate to children with cancer?” every time you finish your order. It’s designed to make you feel guilty while allowing the company to profit, as it serves as a way for them to avoid taxes. Essentially, it’s a loophole for financial gain, and in some cases, the money doesn’t even go to the children—it’s just stolen. At this point, I recommend connecting directly to the modem to isolate the issue and determine whether it's related to the ISP or the router. You can use PingPlotter, which offers a free trial if you haven't tried it yet, and show us the results, and we can tell you whether or not it is. https://www.pingplotter.com/products/free/

@mygamertagsucks So did you actually get a technician to come to your home and check equipment, or not? If you’re getting looped around technicians, what you can do is keep records of the tickets and then file an FCC complaint, and I can promise you’ll receive a call pretty quickly from a regional agent. They don’t like it when consumers know their rights. But just so you know, if you’re wasting their time, you will be fined. This is for situations where you’re literally being played, and if it gets extreme, I recollect you can pay 200 bucks for like a civil report, etc. They’re not untouchable but a pain to deal with. I had to do that once in my lifetime. You will need to provide proof using networking tools, such as PingPlotter or a similar application, so basic understanding is required. As for you connecting directly to your modem, pretty certain it might be related to you not renewing your DHCP or the renewal getting stuck; therefore, manual renewal windows flush, etc. ISPs are not untouchable. - https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/115002206106-Internet-Form-Descriptions-of-Complaint-Issues

@DanologyUKThat tool isn't generally reliable for identifying the source of an issue, but it's great for 24/7 monitoring but it is free though @mygamertagsucks As he mentioned, the specs fall within 3 dBmV and 40 dB. The only potential concern might be the upstream, but it's still acceptable. It's likely difficult to fine-tune, and the ISP probably won't invest resources for such a minor improvement anyway. So did you get the ISP to check and are you still experiencing connection issues? I would more or less recommend PingPlotter for in-depth diagnostics. The only con is it is not free but there's a trial. The best route is a perpetual license version. I got Pro, but it is because I am pretty deep into analysis.

@mygamertagsucksHow does your modem page look? Are there many uncorrectable errors, untuned channels, etc.? If the power levels are out of range, that could be the issue. It might also be caused by a damaged cable inside the home, but that would typically just cause packet loss, so make sure your equipment is not damaged if not, you’re going to pay the fee for that. Properly Tuned vs Improperly Tuned: An Example https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ubp466t0efofykauvmbf5/CM3000-Good-Power?rlkey=49jx3ew2klk9032opwamq3r0q&st=0cy8yeio&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kk94mgwbk8j1muh0whgdw/CM3000-Bad-Power?rlkey=ybfja5im492akcl9k6lxe6nil&st=apsiscjk&dl=0

@mygamertagsucksThere shouldn’t be much of an issue. If you’re experiencing DDoS attacks and have a static WAN IP, that’s likely the cause. You’ll need to contact your ISP to have it changed unless you already have a dynamic IP if so reboot modem. How do you know you’re being DDoSed? Have you checked your modem status, uncorrectable errors, event logs, etc.? Best advice: shut down everything for 10 minutes and check if the same issue persists referring to the router and modem. You can experience a DDoS attack on a console by joining a party chat, but if someone goes out of their way to send petabytes of attacks, that's quite petty. Which, from experience, are cod bums.

@Reykc9510What you can do is just use polygon mode for one game and use circle for the other. Easy workaround only if you’re playing two games, etc. You do have to have geolatency off to enforce rules to be strict. I haven’t tried Arc Raiders so I don’t know if the filter works correctly since there are games that aren’t compatible. Do keep in mind you'll have to manually allow authentication servers.