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@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).

@Reykc9510Didn't you go through this before? You need to adjust it till you get A+ and 0ms.

@Reykc9510Turn off SpeedTest Bypass and perform a wired congestion test, preferably using https://www.waveform.com/tools/bufferbloat. Also, remove the picture with the Mac and serial number for safety.

@mrzo3 What does a server status lookup reveal? Clearly, they’re down, and most likely, someone breached their servers, as in typical DDoS attacks. Big corps too cheap to afford security as they've all been breached— that pretty much tells you they all depend on one service, and once breached, it’s easy cash for data sellers. 😂 https://jam.dev/c/e0162494-0c88-4695-bd18-cba1f34a6201

@JermszDid you also do the same for the 2.4GHz?

I believe your issue isn’t software-related but with Wi-Fi channels. You should find an uncongested channel because using a congested one can cause slow speeds and connection problems. The software won’t do anything since you’re using it as an AP. All handling is done through the R3 except for Wi-Fi options, which are separate. You need to log in to the IP address your R3 gave it. Use a Wi-Fi analyzer to find the best channel: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=abdelrahman.wifianalyzerpro&hl=en_US

@Christian2112They can’t fix lag compensation as it depends on the game developer’s netcode and engine updates. Lower MS with no QoS is rare. You haven’t provided any evidence, so it’s hard to believe your claims. Now you counter your own argument by saying you get lower in others using it, so it sounds like you’re connecting to different servers and that’s screwing your results. You said yourself you disabled geofilter so your matches are going to be all over the place on different servers.

Update the video to make it easier to follow. I messed up some of the instructions, and there’s no proper guidance on the internet. If you don’t follow a step, you’ll get stuck with issues like sending files to the wrong directory or failing to access them. It took me almost a full week to figure out what was wrong, and it was a painful ride with looking up information that I guess no one wants to specify or have videos for, thank me later. Plug the Ethernet adapter in to avoid the error “pcap: no such device exists”. This procedure can be done in most Netgear products as TFTP for some reason fails most of the time, and this resolves this issue into just doing it once, and it works. Link to Video https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/01y28isz5ce3h8q62lmpw/1227.mp4?rlkey=6kzq5kxyq94jzt03z04qubddm&st=g6f35m7w&dl=0 Follow the steps from the first video until you reach 57 seconds. You can stop there. I’m not redoing it, but here’s a demo of an R7000 going from OEM to OpenWRT and back. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ghc7mu04mbhupuge4bm60/1228.mp4?rlkey=qee5qf5q5bext6jbvhfz79eb2&st=0b2qj84q&dl=0

@ForeignA straightforward Google search can elucidate the process of port forwarding, rendering it a relatively straightforward task. All that is required is to add the ports for the game you wish to play. However, this process can be tedious, and the time required may vary depending on the game. For reference, here is a link where you can check the ports for your platform and forward them: https://portforward.com/

@ADhillonNo, it just cannot be anywhere around 192.168.100.1. It can be any IP address such as 5.5.5.5 or 1.1.1.1, etc.

@ADhillonIf my memory serves me correctly, under the Settings >Internet Setup or WAN Setup. From there, you can modify the IP address to your desired value, ensuring it is not similar to the IP address of the Linksys MX4200. You'll be using that to login to the web portal going forward.

@ADhillonWhile I am not very experienced with ONTs, have you considered setting a static IP address on the XR1000? It is possible that when the Linksys MX4200 renews the DHCP, it may confuse the XR1000, resulting in internet connectivity issues or access problems to the web portal due to changing IP addresses.