Establishing a stable internet connection is essential for smooth online activities.
Establishing a stable internet connection is essential for smooth online activities.
You're experiencing unstable connectivity and high ping times, especially during gaming sessions. I've tried switching adapters and enabling the "do not shut down when over used" feature, but the issue persists. With a basic 25 Mbps plan, it's frustrating to play games like Battlefield V while streaming YouTube without hitting speed limits. There might be tools available to track your available bandwidth, and I can help you understand how internet availability is distributed if you'd like.
You're experiencing a connection drop or throttling. Your data limits are visible only through your ISP, so the issue likely lies there. The best way to confirm throttling is if your speed tests show significantly less than your plan's capacity. LMG has released a video on Internet peering, but it covers only part of what defines a good ISP.
Verify performance by connecting directly to the router or gateway using a high-quality Ethernet cable.
Sorry, good questions. As of right now I have no 25 foot ethernet cable. I could move the entire pc into the living room (Which is about 20 feet away) and plug it in instead of my xbox. I really don't want to though xD The router/modem is a Technicolor DPC2941T. It's standard "I didn't pay for it" hardware you get with comcast. The wireless adapter is a TP Link AC 1300 Archer T4U Plus. I've noticed since last night that my gateway has rebooted at least twice on it own which I don't think is normal. I was advised by a friend to go to the local xfinity store and try to get a replacement gateway and see if that helps. I was also told that I could get someoen to come in and check the line. Not sure if I'll need that though. I understand the next step is to move the pc, I'll try that if I get a chance to today. If not I'll just see if replacing the gateway will help. that's a bit more simple for me atm. thanks guys!
I use Xfinity and have a 25 Mbps download speed. I believe I don’t typically consume much data, but I’ve heard they warn about throttling if I use too much. They mentioned it could cause slowdowns or disconnects. I’m wondering if “bandwidth” is the right term here. I think if I exceed my bandwidth limit at once, my connection would drop.
That's not accurate. Unless you opt for a prepaid plan, most Post Paid Xfinity customers outside the Northeast US are limited to a 1.2 TB data allowance. You’ll be charged $10 per 50 Gbps up to $200 in excess usage. Regarding throttling, they generally don’t actively slow your connection. However, if your network is busy, speed maintenance can suffer. Should your signal drop, check whether it’s due to weak WiFi or a real service disruption. Often, people attribute drops to poor WiFi performance. Xfinity doesn’t promise speeds over WiFi, only via Ethernet. There’s a risk of signal problems—especially if the coax signal isn’t meeting required standards for internet operation. I’d guess you’re using their gateway; if so, I can’t verify signal strength through theirs. Also, do you use any Ethernet devices besides your router? How many users are connected at once? Are you streaming or using bandwidth-heavy applications like Zoom?