The router malfunctions during torrent downloads.
The router malfunctions during torrent downloads.
When attempting to download a torrent, high-speed progress (around 100mbps) causes the modem/router to crash. Without internet access, I can't reach the router's setup page unless I restart it. My device is a JM-FIBRE AF511-TV, and the connection speed is 120mbps in both directions. What might be causing this issue?
Your router is receiving too many requests at once, causing it to struggle and shut down. To restore stability, you should divide the tasks between systems or purchase a dedicated router. This will significantly ease the load and improve your online experience. In short, invest in a separate router to avoid future headaches.
Adjust your client settings to lower the number of concurrent connections or slow down the download speed.
Connecting a router such as mi router 4A or tp link tdw8970 to the ethernet port of your main modem and linking a computer to the second router might help improve performance. You didn’t need to switch your main router to bridge mode to stop it from handling routing tasks.
I’d switch to bridge mode and use a spare router to shift the processing burden away from your modem. In my view, a router should handle routing while the modem just supplies the connection. They shouldn’t be identical devices. There’s no benefit in combining them.
They explained that for bridge mode on their fiber modem, you need a different connection plan. It seems simply adding another router to your main setup won’t help.
You can skip dealing with them and just connect a second router instead. If you use that second one, the modem will treat it as a single device and you should change its IP address to something like 192.168.2.1. This helps prevent confusion and lets you bypass their issues.
Also connect the second router to the DMZ so you can access its ports
It probably won't solve the issue because with torrents you overload the NAT table, and since the main router remains behind NAT, the problem isn't resolved.
I don't really focus on the exact numbers when using torrents. My priority is a reliable connection in general. For instance, streaming four devices with 4K video on YouTube should use all the bandwidth you're paying for. If I get it right, torrents let me connect to many computers that act like servers, which can overwhelm your router. But downloading something like Android Studio from a single large server lets me download at 120 Mbps, preventing the router from crashing. You're on the right track.