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Yes, packet loss can happen at the first hop because of a poor house connection.

Yes, packet loss can happen at the first hop because of a poor house connection.

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12-05-2023, 01:14 PM
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Hi, I'm experiencing major packet loss on my Wi-Fi network, which has disrupted my ability to join game servers and caused noticeable delays. After checking with traceroutes and using pingplotter, it's clear the issue starts at the first hop (computer to router/modem). *Note, I used a modem-router 2 in 1 setup. Swapping it for a TP-link VR600V removed packet loss after the initial step, but loss remains high at the start (over 99%).* I've adjusted settings like channel, bandwidth, and tried both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Updated drivers and firmware are installed on the network card, and I've tested with two cards and the modem router. Connecting via Ethernet still shows over 75% packet loss. Despite being in a quiet area with only two nearby networks on different channels, interference seems unlikely—I have just one wall between my desktop and the router, and even close proximity causes 80%+ loss. I'm uncertain if the problem lies with the house or road connection, but I expected it to appear later in a traceroute. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Michael
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12-05-2023, 01:14 PM #1

Hi, I'm experiencing major packet loss on my Wi-Fi network, which has disrupted my ability to join game servers and caused noticeable delays. After checking with traceroutes and using pingplotter, it's clear the issue starts at the first hop (computer to router/modem). *Note, I used a modem-router 2 in 1 setup. Swapping it for a TP-link VR600V removed packet loss after the initial step, but loss remains high at the start (over 99%).* I've adjusted settings like channel, bandwidth, and tried both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Updated drivers and firmware are installed on the network card, and I've tested with two cards and the modem router. Connecting via Ethernet still shows over 75% packet loss. Despite being in a quiet area with only two nearby networks on different channels, interference seems unlikely—I have just one wall between my desktop and the router, and even close proximity causes 80%+ loss. I'm uncertain if the problem lies with the house or road connection, but I expected it to appear later in a traceroute. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Michael

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