Network issue during gameplay encountered.
Network issue during gameplay encountered.
Hi! Lately I've faced connection problems only when playing online games. I notice frequent high ping spikes, even though my speed test beforehand showed everything was normal. After updating drivers and contacting my ISP, they said there were no issues and sent a modem for testing, but it didn’t help. My Windows is current, the modem is too, and I’m still using an Ethernet connection. I have two pictures: one before any game starts and another showing the connection while playing.
Have you executed ping / trace route checks? This aids in identifying the issue source. You can test connectivity to Google by launching CMD > ping 8.8.8.8 -t Press Ctrl + Pausebreak together for a summary. Alternatively, you can target just the modem by launching CMD > ping (enter IPV4 address) -t Press Ctrl + Pausebreak together for a summary. To locate the IPV4 address, open CMD > ipconfig /all > Ethernet adapter Ethernet > search for IPV4 Address Traceroute: CMD > tracert 8.8.8.8 This will assess the travel latency from your modem to Google
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Are you noticing this for the first time, or has it always been this way? If it's new, when did it begin? Generally speaking, disabling the "Gaming LAN Manager" or "MSI Gaming App" can help. These game optimizers work best when bandwidth is managed internally, but they often fail to deliver real gains and may even introduce issues. It's possible they limit ingress and egress traffic, leading to slower download speeds during tests.
It looks like you own a Spectrum cable connection (formerly Time Warner). Depending on your modem, you can access the admin panel to view coax signal metrics. Focus on these key indicators: downstream power should stay between -15 and +15 dBmv, with near-zero being ideal. Downstream SNR needs at least 28 dB, preferably around 32 dB or better. Upstream power should fall between 35 and 55 dBmV. Values outside these ranges may cause noticeable drops in performance or even total loss of internet access if they become too extreme. If you notice readings beyond these thresholds, it could indicate connectivity issues. For more details on cable modem performance, check the Motorola documentation here: https://www.motorolacable.com/whitepaper...connection