cedric108
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Same experience here. Something must’ve changed on Activision’s end.
Do you also play outside your region with high ping? I use geo-filter to connect to US servers from Europe so I can play with a friend in Japan. It used to work fine, but ever since the update OP mentioned, I can’t find games anymore, unless I only include servers with latency under 100ms (New York server). I also tried the Saudi server (~90ms), and I’m able to find games there. If I stick to West Coast or Central US like I used to (130ms–180ms range), I can’t find any matches at all.
Can the Hybrid VPN feature solve this issue? (Still not available on R3?) I am not very familiar with that. Would it be possible to just route my location data through Hybrid VPN, but perverse my raw connection for gameplay?
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14 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:
Have you had it occur since downgrading? Did you have it with merged bands on .540?
I have separate bands (no merging of 2.4GHz and 5GHz) on all firmware versions, including .540 and .290.
I need more time to observe after downgrading, but .290 was the most stable version since launch of R3, zero issues until the latest update.
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Hi Fraser, just let you know. I am also experiencing the same issue with the latest .540.
I did a downgrade to .290, no more logs, but I can share my settings.
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz separated
- All smart features disabled (congestion control, smart boost, etc.)
- IPv6 disabled
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4 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:
If you disable the protection options in Settings > Troubleshooting > Advanced are you able to get higher speeds?
I didn't disable the protection options, but somehow, the speed is back to 350-400 mbps on all my devices, still lower than the launch firmware's 600 mbps, but that's ok, consistency is more important.
The only difference is this time I used R3's own power adapter, last time I borrowed XR1000's power adapter. Not sure if it is related.
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35 minutes ago, Netduma Fraser said:
In that case do you require PPPoE/VLAN/DHCP Identifiers to get a connection?
DHCP without VLAN
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12 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:
What is the model of the modem/router the R3 is connected to and how have you set that to ensure all traffic flows to the R3? E.g. R3 in its DMZ, modem/bridge mode
I don't have an ISP router. My ISP allows me to use my own setup. I use a media converter (TP-Link MC220L), paired with a transceiver (TP-Link TL-SM321B), to convert my optical fiber signal to electrical signal for Ethernet.
The media converter has an Ethernet output, my router (R3 or XR1000) is directly connected to this port.
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On 6/2/2024 at 7:14 PM, Netduma Fraser said:
What is the model of the modem/router the R3 is connected to and how have you set that to ensure all traffic flows to the R3? E.g. R3 in its DMZ, modem/bridge mode
Also you mention pre-patch but what was that firmware exactly? If you do these can you get better results?
- Use a WiFi analyzer to find the least congested channel and change to that
- Experiment with the widths to see what gives better results
- Ensure it's in an elevated position - not on a metal surface
- Ensure there aren't any electrical / wireless devices e.g headphones etc within close proximity ~3 feet if possible
- Set the antennae to this position _ | | _
Hello,
- By pre-patch, I meant 4.0.41 and earlier.
- I did use an analyzer to setup my test. R3 and XR1000 were tested with the same width, same channel, same location and same antenna orientation.
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I am having the same issue.
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1 hour ago, DARKNESS said:
@cedric108Do you have your XR1000 in AP mode? I do believe it been reported that the wifi is weaker so it something there working upon still...but overall stability has been improved however if you use the XR1000 or an access point you should be able to get full speeds if it top grade quality such as the XR that been tested more heavily in wireless communications environment.
Hello, I set my XR1000 and R3 both in Router mode, I don’t have an ISP router.
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Hello Netduma team,
I recently updated my router with the latest firmware patch 4.0.219 and noticed my internet speed has dropped significantly. First off, thanks to the team for fixing a lot of bugs with this update, but now I’m experiencing this new issue.
Ethernet -> OK
R3 performs well, I got 900+ Mbps for both download and upload, this is indeed my internet speed.5GHz WiFi -> Issue
I’ve compared Post Patch R3 with my old XR1000.
Pre Patch R3's data was obtained early this year.Conditions:
- Same channel, same width
- SmartBoost and congestion control disabled and enabled both tested, same result.
- Speedtest bypass on
- Both Mac and Windows tested, same behavior
- Results are consistent, I ran multiple tests.
- Tested at 2 am, no network traffic.
- All devices support WiFi 6.
- Speedtest performed using native apps and browsers, same result.
- Geofilter added, but off.
Results (in Mbps):
Windows machine ->
- Pre Patch R3: 600+ for both download and upload
- Post Patch R3: 130 download and 500+ upload
- XR1000: around 350 for both download and upload
MacBook Pro ->
- Pre Patch R3: 500+ for both download and upload
- Post Patch R3: around 130 for both download and upload
- XR1000: again, around 350 for both download and upload
Wireless Data Transfer between MacBook Pro and iPad Pro ->
- Pre Patch R3: bugged
- Post Patch R3: slow, macOS shows around 800 Mbps TX Rate.
- XR1000: 1700+ Mbps TX Rate.
Gaming Impact ->
Last night with Post Patch R3 (steady ping on), I got killed multiple times in COD after I run around a corner.
I know this is an unavoidable lag issue for online gaming. My friends report it frequently, but maybe I am lucky, I have rarely encountered it myself. In fact, I don't even remember experiencing this problem in COD since 2007.
No problem with Pre Patch R3, and no problem with XR1000 either.
However, after applying the latest R3 patch, I'm now experiencing lag-related deaths 3-4 times in one night, which is highly unusual for me.Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on how to fix it?
Thanks!
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On 12/29/2023 at 4:22 PM, Netduma Fraser said:
Geo-Latency allows games previously unfilterable to be filtered as well as allowing things like Discord and your friends to connect to you without having to add them like you previously had to. It does work for CoD.
Steady Ping will be helpful if you have any fluctuations in ping at all, if you feel you have a better experience without that's absolutely fine.
Keep in mind with Ping Assist that it may get games outside your radius that fall under the ping value you set.
Hello Fraser, I have a question. I have no issues using Discord when Geo-Latency is disabled, am I doing anything wrong?
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Thank you very much. I like being able to receive new firmwares regularly.
The update process this time is much more smoother than previous firmwares. I am going to do some in-game tests.
By the way, the issue where local wireless devices connected to the same Wi-Fi frequency (5GHz / 2.4GHz) can't communicate with each other has still not been fixed. Is this bug going to be fixed soon? Thanks.
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8 hours ago, Hotchin88 said:
Recently purchased the R3, and it should arrive tomorrow. Does anyone's R3 actually work fine ? Im a bit concerned by all the issues im seeing.
Overall R3 works fine. Geo-Filter works. I am not experiencing those network connectivity and low download speed issues that others are reporting, expect a major issue I already reported.
Wireless devices on the same Wi-Fi frequency cannot see each other, for example devices connected to 5GHz are all isolated, but they can communicate with devices connected 2.4GHz. It causes a lot of problems with smart home devices, printers and local file sharing.
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3 hours ago, therealzome said:
switched back to the XR1000 today. too many issues with the R3 after the first two months, and new ones unfortunately seem to pop up with every new patch. Will set it back up in a few months after they iron out the bugs
Is the XR1000 more stable? I've come across some Reddit posts expressing concerns about the XR1000, particularly regarding QoS and Congestion Control. Personally, I don't need these two features. If the Geo-Filter and the router's basic features are stable and bug-free, I am also interested in temporarily switching to the XR1000. I will, of course, continue using the R3 in parallel and assist the ND team in improving the firmware.
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Hello, I have a question. What’s the expected behavior of Geo-Latency Mode? I have been playing with Geo-Latency off since 4.0.20, after upgrading to .40, I want to do some tests.
Let’s say I am from Europe, with Ping Assist off, Strict Mode on. If I put the filter circle in the US, am I going to only get US lobbies with Geo Latency on? If not, how does Geo Latency work?
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Is 4.0.23 going to be released directly through dumaOS web/mobile interface?
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It must be the issue of local wireless devices not being able to see each other on the same WiFi frequency.
Netduma devs are aware of this issue. In the meantime, I recommend splitting the 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi frequencies. Place smart home devices on the 2.4GHz network or hardwire them to an Ethernet port, and use the 5GHz network for your main devices.
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14 minutes ago, M4nny said:
This would make sense as around 6/7pm UK time is when I start to experience the issue, before that time I'm able to geofilter to any region such as US or Saudi and get into lobbies with no issues whatsoever, during the evenings however it allows that authentication server to bypass my geofilter selection even when I have tried to block that particular server. So in the evenings I just cannot use the geofilter at all as it starts trying to put me into local servers.
Yes, this was exactly what happened to me. Not very often, but it does happen.
If it occurs, I have to either play with UK servers or stop using the geofilter for that evening (CET). It always returns to normal the next day. Weird issue, isn’t it? 😅
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36 minutes ago, Netduma Fraser said:
An authentication server wouldn't affect the quality of the game/the ability to find games, it just lets the game know that you're online, you have a legit copy of the game etc
Yes, indeed. That's why 99% of the time, the authentication server is not even displayed on the geo-filter map. I wasn't aware there was always an authentication server. However, as my previous screenshots have shown, the authentication server can sometimes be displayed on the map. I still don't know what triggers this behavior, perhaps the game itself is bugged and mistakenly assumes that a connection to the London authentication server means the user can also be placed into London game servers. Based on my observations, things seem to return to normal after midnight CET.
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I noticed that someone has revisited this topic. I want to share some new findings. I experienced this issue once again one week ago. It seems to be time-based. It occurred after 7 pm CET, and although I don't remember which day of the week, everything started working again after midnight, between 12 am and 1 am CET.
99% of the time, the authentication server is not explicitly displayed on the geo-filter map. However, if it is explicitly shown, it typically happens within a specific timeframe, disrupting the geo-filter.
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55 minutes ago, Netduma Fraser said:
There will be one this week or early next week
Hello Fraser, just a quick question about the upcoming firmware. Does the firmware .23 fix the issue of local wireless devices not being able to see each other on the same WiFi frequency?
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21 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:
As above, it's for authentication and required for online play. It should not affect your ability to filter at all. What firmware version are you on currently?
Thank you very much for the clarification. I am using version 4.0.21.
Actually, everything is working fine today (no setting change, no reboot). It seems that if the authentication server is displayed on the GeoFilter map, the issue may occur, but if it's not explicitly displayed (which is usually the case), everything works as expected. I am going to keep monitoring the situation.
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Thanks for the explanation about Hybrid VPN.
Yeah, I remember seeing the patch notes mention that they were starting to crack down on VPN usage. It just wasn’t as strict back then as it seems to be now. Hopefully, they’re still testing different values and this isn’t the final setup.
In the meantime, I can still play with my friend in Japan by connecting through the New York server. I also noticed that using a wired connection helps lower the ping a bit, sometimes enough also to get the DC server under the threshold too. I’m keeping an eye on the situation to see how it develops.
And by the way, thanks for developing the geo-filter! Without it, I wouldn’t even be able to play with my friend, and we both get a solid experience because of it.