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@Jeremih13Well, did you disable Geo-Latency?

@MatijaCool, no big deal. Understandable, as you’re on PC as well, so hackers and DDoS are more prevalent. So for QoS, just tweak your speeds to where you no longer have packet loss. The best way to do this is to run a speed test or use something like Waveform. Do remember to connect all devices to the XR1000 or just simply disable Wi-Fi bands on the Fritzbox if it’s an option.

@MatijaHere’s a link that you can use as a reference to find the option after you do take the WAN IP from the XR1000 and add that to the Fritzbox. https://nl.fritz.com/service/knowledge-base/dok/FRITZ-Box-6660-Cable/131_Exposed-host-in-FRITZ-Box-configureren/

@MatijaDid you set it up to always on the QoS page? Because if it’s on auto, then it’s not going to properly apply as it would only apply when it detects certain applications. DMZ isn’t safe, but it’s the only option if you want to open ports while gaming through the XR1000.

@MatijaSo did you set up QoS on the XR1000? What you can do is add the XR1000 WAN IP to the Fritzbox on the DMZ settings and then let the XR1000 handle all your devices.

@MatijaUse google.com or 8.8.8.8 as it is more reliable for data.

@MatijaA router cannot resolve packet loss issues that originate outside the network, which appears to be the case. Have you had a technician inspect your node and box unit? If you conduct a pingplotter test for approximately five minutes, what results do you obtain?

@Cajun72 It would be evident if you had a backup router, as sometimes the issue lies not with the router itself but with the modem’s faulty CPU. Alternatively, it could be that someone handling the power levels on the box or line inadvertently caused the problem. What do you get on your cable connection page? Are you getting a lot of uncorrectables? Also use something more reliable like Google, not some BBC Site.

@KinGzzyThere's something called google search ....

@KahariThe R3 can only handle 1G, with a maximum speed of 800-900Mbps. The ping optimizer is a known issue that’ll be fixed in the next firmware update. But if you know how to adjust for bufferbloat, it’s not a must-have feature. For convenience, try using incognito mode or an extension that clears your cache. Sometimes, saved cache can cause problems, especially with DumaOS. If you need to factory reset your device, use the interface instead of the pinhole. It might not work in some cases, and the guaranteed method is through the interface. I use Comcast and to be honest their AQM sucks so you need to set up SQM properly. If you can’t get pingplotter then just use https://www.waveform.com/tools/bufferbloat

@Raquinzehttps://jam.dev/c/12b6e658-0267-4043-935a-84d5403f2aef

@KahariHave you tried running the XR500 in AP mode?

@BashFXSo what are your waveform results? https://www.waveform.com/tools/bufferbloat

@Cajun72If you are using a modem, it would be straightforward to connect directly to it and diagnose the issue. If you observe similar results, it is likely that your internet service provider (ISP) is experiencing problems or that something has been damaged and requires repair. Additionally, you can review the modem logs if you have a significant number of uncorrectable errors, as this can provide further evidence of an issue.

@FuzyEven then, the roundtrip is unreliable, as you’re aware. I did forget that they switched to the new method, etc. In fact, both methods are used; the first is the mlab, and if it fails, then it’s the roundtrip.

@Reykc9510This is because the ping optimizer is not entirely accurate. It utilizes the mlab test, which, from experience, is not reliable as it doesn’t count for bufferbloat but more so latency under no load or some but it is more based on web surfing rather than VOIP. In addition, you can’t pick the server manually through the Netduma router, so you don’t know what server it is picking; therefore, it is unreliable as you can be connected 200 miles away and that affects results, etc. It is something Netduma is trying to improve, but I can’t say much more than that...

@Reykc9510You have great jitter bud ( 1-5ms), so I don’t know what you’re onto about.

@Nj12Jitter is not something that can be particularly controlled by the user. While congestion control can mitigate its effects, there is a limit to its effectiveness, and each connection is different because they are all related to the user’s Internet Service Provider (ISP). Though if you have excessive jitter like anything beyond 20-30ms, you should definitely get in contact with your ISP as that would, of course, impact your services.

@DHCPlease HelpIf it only says “XR1000 pro gaming router” without mentioning Waves Broadband, Grande, or Entouch, it’s the original V1. The latest public firmware is available at:https://kb.netgear.com/000066233/XR1000-Firmware-Version-1-0-0-74

@DHCPlease HelpWhat is the XR1000 model? There are four V1 variants and one V2 variant. Specify the model to avoid bricking the router with the wrong file. The router should have a label on the back for details.

@Reykc9510I disable it only when there’s a huge download to speed up the process and re-enable it once finished.

@Reykc9510Sometimes, a stable connection requires slower speeds. ISPs lack the motivation to implement such features autonomously, so it’s up to you. Bandwidth isn’t an issue; 100Mbps is sufficient. I keep my mines on always and disable SMART BOOST temporarily when downloading game files or other large files. This only affects VoIP communication, which you won’t notice if you’re watching a YouTube video.

@Reykc9510The purpose is to prevent network congestion caused by other devices from impacting gaming. For instance, without QoS or not properly adjusted, packet loss may occur during a game when data is overloaded during a file download or just someone in general using a heavy bandwidth service, which impacts latency.

You can do it through the congestion control option or where you change the speeds that you set to the router whichever but you definitely need to turn off speed test bypass as then your results won’t be accurate.

Yes you’ll have to cut your speeds in exchange that how it works. It just SQM (Smart Queue Management).