Your game frequently loses connection with EA servers at important times.
Your game frequently loses connection with EA servers at important times.
These routers often perform poorly. My father used an AT&T model that would intermittently disconnect from the internet. The outages affected the entire network—when it failed on his computer, it also impacted my phone. The Ethernet connection stayed stable, but wireless signals were consistently weak. The issue stemmed from the built-in Wireless Access Point in the router/modem combo, which was faulty. We replaced it with a new unit from the ISP, but the same problem persisted, indicating a design flaw rather than a personal device issue. A solution involved swapping to a WAP device; the ISP’s model was more affordable and had better value.
I own roughly 20 meters of Ethernet cable stretching from my basement to the third floor, with lots of gaps in the ceilings and walls, going up the stairs, and ending in my room because I really dislike Wi-Fi (reception is terrible up here—tried it years ago). I also really dislike playing online games on Wi-Fi, feeling like they always have some lag. I wish every game would let you skip Wi-Fi connections completely. Sadly, most games don’t offer that option. "I can't route a cable" usually just means I'm too lazy or I don’t want to give up my ability to switch lags myself.
The issue is that the ISP blocks our ability to change the router settings, preventing connection to their network.
Many can switch to a bridging mode, allowing them to forward the internet link to another device for routing purposes.
You can create openings in walls and repair them later. Alternatively, simply secure the cable to floors or walls to avoid tripping risks, then add carpeting or rugs on top. Special rubber bridges exist for commercial spaces where wires pose a tripping danger. These are all manageable issues. Yes, closing doors might be more challenging, but it's a compromise for functional internet. There isn't a perfect fix for making Wi-Fi as strong as Ethernet. Ethernet is the best choice when you invest enough to overcome those limitations. Or embrace WiFi!