Ping Optimizer

[boothay]

Has anyone ever been able to use this feature? Ive had this router since day one... and I have never been able to use it. Test my ping works.... but I can never optimize my ping. Im on the latest firmware, everytime new firmware comes out, that the first feature I try to see if its fixed for me.  The error I get is " DumaOS is unable to complete the Ping Optimizer process due to external circumstances.

[Netduma Fraser]

It does work yes, it's not always 100% reliable which is why we are rewriting the feature entirely but it should have worked for you at some point. I suspect then that something may be blocking it. 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

[Proud R3 Owner]

Ping optimizer would have to do something similar to waveform to get accurate bufferbloat readings and then implement cc % changes to improve latency under load. That's an undertaking from an automation standpoint imo. But it's a feature they've advertised since release and it's not been consistent in getting real improvements in latency when I've used it (or when it's let me use it).

Edit: just set your ISP advertised speeds in speed test under advanced and then go into advanced in ping optimizer and play with the cc sliders until you get good results.

Edited July 21 by Proud R3 Owner
Afterthought

[Alias 1aB]

is it me or did the Ping Optimizer actually work better on the R2 than the R3? lol