I navigate the internet without issues but struggle to participate in online games.
I navigate the internet without issues but struggle to participate in online games.
I have issues with online gaming despite being able to browse the web. I can join some chat servers but struggle to connect to games like League of Legends and Overwatch. My internet speed tests show normal performance, yet a red warning appears when I try a speed test, stating that my firewall or proxy is blocking port 8080. This could be limiting server access for testing. My ISP is AT&T U-verse with network band 5GHz. No prior experience with this issue. Any help would be appreciated.
Port 8080 is the typical default port routers use for communication. Restricting it mainly affects remote management. Using (Insert public IP address here):8080 will direct you to your router login if accessed from another network. Have you confirmed no data limits from your ISP? If you’re not facing any ISP restrictions, consider adding a Windows firewall rule to permit port 8080: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mandi/2...ound-rule/
As shown in the video, if your internet connection was unstable, I might have ended up on the login page.
I looked into the issue you're facing and checked common solutions. You can access the web normally, but there are likely restrictions on joining games, team channels, or Discord. Try opening port 8080 again and run a speed test to confirm connectivity.
I've noticed similar issues—my connection is stable during browsing and speed tests, but it drops when I stream or download files.
I don't have an ISP or personal internet speeds. You can check your current speed through your service provider's website or app.
rogers canada shows speeds ranging from 10 down to 30 down to 10 up via speedtest.net, which works well for me. When it drops, a yellow warning appears on my wifi bars in the bottom right corner. Clicking troubleshoot problems usually clears the warning about 90% of the time; otherwise it runs a check for around a minute before resolving it.