Question High internet speeds with high latency.
Question High internet speeds with high latency.
Hi,
My computer is connected via a LAN cable. The internet speeds I receive are 300mb/s download and 128mb/s upload. I have performed ping tests and everything came back normal. My internet connection stopped working one day, and when it was restored the issues began. I’m experiencing 176ms ping in games with packet loss. I’ve tried all possible solutions from home. It might be something I’m missing. I’ve even upgraded to a new router. Any advice would be really helpful.
This could be related to a DNS problem. It's not directly connected, but whenever you view a dotted-decimal IP address, DNS isn't used. When you use a named domain name, like "google.com", DNS is needed to convert it into an IP address. You may notice that DNS offers different options based on your location, which can affect the path between you and the other party. Assuming a low-loss, low-latency route exists, DNS might have chosen an alternative workaround, possibly due to some issue. Resetting your modem could resolve this. Choosing an OpenDNS server nearer to you instead of your ISP's DNS might also help. You can search online for instructions on switching to an OpenDNS server for your specific device, but consider turning off your modem briefly and then restarting it. Test afterward. You won't be certain until you can trace the actual path using tools like traceroute (Windows) or comparing routes with a different DNS provider. The issue might stem from your home-to-neighborhood connection, which could be problematic regardless of the route. If you're on wireless, consider RF interference or weak signals, as WiFi generally performs poorly under any conditions.