Problem with linking Issues connecting devices or services.
Problem with linking Issues connecting devices or services.
You just received your new ASRock B650E Taichi Lite motherboard and it’s functioning properly, but you’re facing connection problems now. While gaming and chatting on Discord, your internet suddenly jumped to 5000ms, then dropped, and ended with no route. You searched for fixes and tried hardware acceleration, restarts, and router changes, but after restarting the router, your PC’s internet went down completely. Only a few sites work—YouTube is fine, but other sites are affected. On your motherboard, you’re getting an "ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT" error when trying to load ASRock drivers, saying it took too long. You're trying various solutions and hoping not to engage with help for now.
You're connected and need to verify the device details, including its make, model, and confirming it's a 40ft unit.
Over time I discovered some details that could clarify what was going on. I use AT&T, and when I switch to Discord on both my phone and PC connected to the same Wi-Fi, I get a "No Route" error on every device. However, if I connect via data on my phone, everything works smoothly. On my PC, some websites load correctly while others don’t—specifically Wikipedia and asrock.com are problematic, regardless of whether I’m using Wi-Fi or mobile data. I can still play games without issues, even though I’m typing this while chatting with a friend over Discord on my phone using data.
This situation is quite unusual and often comes up when people talk about network problems. I usually recommend updating your DNS settings on your router or Wi-Fi device. Since both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections typically use the same router, the issue likely lies with the DNS configuration there. The domain name system handles web addresses—like what you type into Wikipedia—it works similarly to looking up a contact in a phonebook. Your computer requests a DNS server (such as Quad9, Cloudflare, or your ISP) to find the IP address for the website you're visiting. Once it has that information, it uses it to connect via port 53 and establish a link. If your ISP's DNS is not working correctly, switching to another provider can help. On mobile devices, the steps are almost identical; just tap the Wi-Fi button, select "edit," adjust advanced settings, and try different DNS values like 1.1.1.2 or 1.0.0.2. Cloudflare is one option that blocks ads and some malicious sites, while .3 hides content from certain sources. If this doesn't resolve the problem, you might need to try another approach.