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High latency on and off states Off state: minimal delay On state: noticeable lag Optimization focus required

High latency on and off states Off state: minimal delay On state: noticeable lag Optimization focus required

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09-01-2024, 03:12 PM
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Hello! A few weeks back I began noticing frequent ping spikes lasting from minutes to several hours. I’m using an Eero Mesh Router with three pucks throughout the house. Usually my latency for games like League of Legends or Rocket League is around 20-40ms, but during spikes it jumps to 280-340ms. I’m on Spectrum internet and haven’t switched ISPs recently. I recently built a PC and have no issues with connectivity until now. I’m connecting via USB Wi-Fi since Ethernet isn’t feasible near the router, though I still experienced minimal latency before this started. It’s worth noting that my download and upload speeds remain stable regardless of ping levels—typically around 100mb download and 11mb upload. I’ve tried numerous fixes from online sources, but the issue persists. I don’t think my hardware is the cause, because even when testing from my PC using Command Prompt, latency stays low (around 6ms) and my connection to Spectrum’s WAN remains fast (about 5ms). Other devices in the house, no matter how close, also face the same problem, indicating it’s not just my setup. One suggestion I found was running a tracert; the hop to the router works fine, but the second attempt times out (likely a safety measure) and the third shows a spike to 300ms latency. Another possible factor is bandwidth saturation—my family uses many devices, so congestion could be the culprit, especially during peak usage. Although I sometimes see low latency during the day and high during nighttime, the consistent spikes make it hard to pinpoint. This seems like a network issue on Spectrum’s end rather than mine, but I’m unsure how to resolve it. Let me know if you have any ideas or advice! Thanks in advance!
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09-01-2024, 03:12 PM #1

Hello! A few weeks back I began noticing frequent ping spikes lasting from minutes to several hours. I’m using an Eero Mesh Router with three pucks throughout the house. Usually my latency for games like League of Legends or Rocket League is around 20-40ms, but during spikes it jumps to 280-340ms. I’m on Spectrum internet and haven’t switched ISPs recently. I recently built a PC and have no issues with connectivity until now. I’m connecting via USB Wi-Fi since Ethernet isn’t feasible near the router, though I still experienced minimal latency before this started. It’s worth noting that my download and upload speeds remain stable regardless of ping levels—typically around 100mb download and 11mb upload. I’ve tried numerous fixes from online sources, but the issue persists. I don’t think my hardware is the cause, because even when testing from my PC using Command Prompt, latency stays low (around 6ms) and my connection to Spectrum’s WAN remains fast (about 5ms). Other devices in the house, no matter how close, also face the same problem, indicating it’s not just my setup. One suggestion I found was running a tracert; the hop to the router works fine, but the second attempt times out (likely a safety measure) and the third shows a spike to 300ms latency. Another possible factor is bandwidth saturation—my family uses many devices, so congestion could be the culprit, especially during peak usage. Although I sometimes see low latency during the day and high during nighttime, the consistent spikes make it hard to pinpoint. This seems like a network issue on Spectrum’s end rather than mine, but I’m unsure how to resolve it. Let me know if you have any ideas or advice! Thanks in advance!

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09-01-2024, 03:12 PM
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The consistent ping suggests the problem lies with the ISP. A single link might be down or experiencing high traffic, leading to these disruptions.
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09-01-2024, 03:12 PM #2

The consistent ping suggests the problem lies with the ISP. A single link might be down or experiencing high traffic, leading to these disruptions.

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