purpleandgold33

Its not just you, the servers are in really bad shape. I run into this a lot as well. You gotta just keep backing out of lobbies until you get into some smoother ones. I wouldn't soubt if they manipulate things too. That's been talked about since they integrated in 2019. Another thing I would suggest is turning off crossplay if you are on console. It will help. Cheers!

Glad you're all having an open converstation about networking, that's great! If I could ask you to take the conversation elsewhere though, this is the Netduma support forum, so not the place to be promoting alternative routers

Thanks Frazer, sorry this question has probably been asked a 1,000 times too! Cheers!

Game servers don't respond to traditional pings so we try to be clever in order to get a successful ping but it doesn't always work. It will then try to fall back to the trace method which won't give you the correct ping in most cases but hopefully somewhere near it, however this can also fail. So when both fails it won't be able to provide a result. The high ping in this case is likely due to not being able to ping it correctly

It's not that. Something def is off i have had the same settings since day 1. I think thry might upped the SBMM. this poopy is crazy.

What I do with friends with playstation party;
Geo off
Start ps party untill everybody joined
Set up geo
Start game
And works like a charm!

I don't know about that but they'll have their terms that they think you must have broken. No worries, not sure if both consoles have Discord but that could be an alternative option

Well yeah, if you're chat banned they will prevent people from being able to hear you. Presumably because people have reported you for whatever reason

Not sure. I'll try again and pay more attention to it and update the cloud too. I'll give feedback as well. Thanks Fraser

We did a cloud update recently so that could be the cause - are you seeing anything on the map when it happens?

This could be due to crossplay, we don't see any servers on the map for it for some reason - presumably if you disable the Geo-Filter it works fine?

Geo Filter home pin set to Washington and geo fence set to my backyard (Blocked ip address for a little over a hr)
SBMM and EOMM completely broken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qalkmg8wl0I

I been getting a lot of people asking me to help them with this and i honestly believe its not a network issue. Check out this video Mutex just posted on X
https://x.com/MuTeX/status/1859243740952404290
Here is my reply to what i think the issue is

 

It's been like that for me too sometimes out of the blue it connects me where I want but most of the time nope. refuses to do anything no matter how many things I've tried from listening to the support. 

Ah brilliant to hear that, well done on getting it sorted. We're working on any issues that have been reported thus far and hope to have a big update by the end of the week. We're able to get updates out way faster on DumaOS 4 so should just get better and better!

I got it Frazer!! It's working. She's is beautiful Hopefully no more issues!

You need a rig that can produce 540 FPS to be able to take advantage of that, even with a 4090 or 7900XTX you will not see those framerates.
 
Also the difference is getting smaller every time you up the Hz rating:
60 Hz = 16,6ms between frames
120 Hz = 8,3ms between frames
240 Hz = 4,2ms between frames
360 Hz = 2,7ms between frames
540 Hz = 1,9ms between frames
 
For the amount of manipulation happening from the game, ie active latency balancing and skill based matchmaking I would not invest in anything over average hardware as it's simply pointless. Even stuff like routers. Average home net has 1ms between device and router and for a fiber connection you have 1ms between device and ISP node. Do you really think QoS and all this BS matters if the game simply matches your latency in lobby to the other players? You can't even tell if you are playing on a 10ms, 30 ms or 50ms server in game due to the lag compensation systems. 

So glad I stopped paying CoD years ago.
Sounds like its just getting worse and worse.

Cool, thanks Fraser! I pre-ordered! Excited for the new hardware!

Today we announced the Netduma R3, powered by DumaOS 4. Welcome to the R3VOLUTION.
 
The Netduma R3 has a mission of delivering solid hardware for 2023 while also launching with DumaOS technology that you’ve never seen before. It arrives with a lot of firsts for a Netduma router, including WiFi 6 and RGB capabilities.
DumaOS 4 is a major standout that completely revolutionises how you get the most from your home network. Everything from classic features to the UI has been completely revamped, with several newcomer features that will change your game and THE game.
Here’s a breakdown of some highlights from DumaOS 4:
Geofilter 2.0, a whole new Geofilter solution that works more effectively for virtually any online game. SmartBOOST is the brand new evolution of QoS,automatically adjusting to give everything the optimal amount of bandwidth at any given moment. Steady Ping heralds the arrival of our long-awaited Anti-Jitter technology (that’s right, it’s finally here). By sacrificing a tiny ping buffer, you ‘lock-in’ a ping that doesn’t fluctuate. Now, every game feels as smooth as the last. And more, all in a completely overhauled UI! This thread acts as both the announcement and discussion thread for the Netduma R3 - ask questions and get as excited as we are!
To answer some of the questions we expect to hear for the R3 and DumaOS 4, we’ve put together some ‘Pre-FAQs’:
Will DumaOS 4 be coming to the Netduma R2 or NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers (XR500/XR700/XR1000/XR450/XR300)?
We fully intend to get DumaOS 4 on the Netduma R2 - we’re expecting this to be a straightforward task so the wait won’t be long. If you own an R2 and would like to be notified when DumaOS 4 is available to you, please enter your email here.
However, for Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers, we have some more unfortunate news: as things stand, DumaOS 4 will not be coming to these units. As you can probably tell, it has been a challenge getting these models onto DumaOS 3.3, for reasons outside of our control. We have been able to get the XR500, XR450 and XR700 onto 3.3 via  open beta firmwares. And this week we received an XR1000 firmware from NETGEAR (running DumaOS 3.3) which is going through our internal testing now. 
So as things stand right now, the only way to get your hands on DumaOS 4 currently is to purchase a Netduma R3.
How much will the Netduma R3 cost?
We always try to provide good value for the hardware we’re responsible for, and because of that the Netduma R3 is landing with a launch discount, pricing it at $199.99 (exc. VAT) / £179.99 / €199.99. This price point won’t last forever, but we want people who support us early on the benefit from doing so.
What are the Netduma R3 hardware specs?
We worked hard to decide the final spec of the Netduma R3. It has WiFi 6 with really good WiFi coverage across your home (we tested this extensively and it’s a LOT better than the R2), a quad-core CPU and all the RAM and Flash memory we’ll ever need. Our overall aim was to use hardware that was really solid without charging you guys and arm and leg to buy it  
The full list of the Netduma R3 hardware spec can be found on our site, at the bottom of product page. Check it out!
CPU/WiFi Chip used: Broadcom BCM6756
Where can I learn more about DumaOS 4?
You can check our website for more about each of the newcomers to DumaOS 4, and stay tuned for our upcoming video series covering each feature in a little more detail.
Will DumaOS 4 arrive on Telstra Optimiser and EE WiFi Enhancer?
Yes, both platforms will be updated with the latest DumaOS features down the road.
Is the R3’s WiFi better than the R2?
We paid special attention to ensuring that the R3’s WiFi performs well, to cover all areas as a solid router for any home. The WiFi specifically in the R3 is Dual-Band Gigabit AX3000, providing a far better WiFi experience than the R2 in terms of range and throughput.
I have pre-ordered. When will my R3 be sent?
We expect routers to arrive in December, and we’ll begin shipping pre-orders as soon as stock arrives on a first-ordered-first-sent basis. 
What this means is that while we can’t give a specific shipping date to cover every order, we expect that every R3 preorder will be fulfilled before Christmas.
Can I buy a Netduma R2 instead of a Netduma R3?
The Netduma R2 is now officially out of stock, and we have no plans for renewing the stock.
Has the Netduma R3 been beta tested?
Yes! A selection of beta testers from the forum have extensively tested the R3 and worked with us to make sure it’s great. A huge special thanks to them for helping us (and keeping things quiet until now!)
Does the RGB look cool?
Yes, it looks very cool. But if you are no fun at parties, they can also be turned off 😛 

Totally understand your concern, especially with the launch of the R2 being a little shaky. Obviously we haven't had it tested with 100's/1000's of users in different countries with different setups and internet connections so we can't guarantee there won't be issues but what I can say is that we've taken what we've learnt from the R2 and implemented that. Really focused on WiFi from the get go, ensured with the design that it won't overheat, implemented a system that will allow a user to more easily recover the router should it ever approach a brick type situation etc. The backend is much cleaner and more efficient, we can iterate a lot easier. In my opinion it doesn't even come close the the R1 or R2!
Of course once it launches we'll be closely monitoring feedback and issues and fixing things as fast as possible if needed.

Haha, it's amazing how sometimes you look at one thing for so long and miss the smallest of details! Glad to hear it's working now, you're welcome!

Click the  icon on the Geo-Filter Map panel and there are options there

That's brilliant to hear, thanks for the update!

Ok, I'm using my backup router right now cause I couldn't get the R2 working. So when I have a min when the whole house isn't using the internet I'll plug it in and hopefully it works and I'll screenshot on post it.