Ping lag spikes (unplayable)

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olafdevil

Oct 22, 2018
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So recently I've had this problem with my internet where I get massive ping spikes. I've noticed it because I play online competitive video games, and it made it unplayable.

So my ping is usually at around 40-50, but what happens is that it goes up and consistently spikes which makes people teleport all the time, even me I teleport.

I did many MANY tracert on different IP and it all did the same, this is a screenshot of 2 tracert I did with google.com's IP (8.8.8.8).
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https://imgur.com/a/CJtWY48

I also did a ping test with my router's address (doing ipconfig taking the default path) and everything seemed clear.
I did it on another computer and it did the same, so I pretty much know it doesnt comes from my computer. My ISP is telling me it doesnt come from them which im really not sure, it began 2 weeks ago and itsnt stopping.

Any ideas please :3?
 
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You need to log into the router to see if the traffic is low, without checking you can't assume you're the only one on. Check your resource monitor in windows...
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olafdevil

Oct 22, 2018
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I'm on ethernet, I also found my best DNS with dnsbenchmark, used it and had the same problem. someone told me it might get fixed by using a VPN... but I'd like to have the best connection which wont come from a vpn...

also my problem came from nowhere, from a day to another it was all laggy. I can remember that near the day it started we plugged in a Y connection to my modem and a television thing. idk if that could be the problem.
 
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bfcallan

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Ohh, splitting the cable connection does weaken the signal.

"because the signal is being split, there may not be enough power to sustain a good connection, causing poor signal quality or even loss of service. The solution to this problem is to choose a high output, one GHz splitter that is designed to pass a large amount of data."

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Digital-Performance-Splitter-BDS102H/dp/B007YV0UQW

What kind of splitter are you using?
 
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olafdevil

Oct 22, 2018
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So this is the splitter I use: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Archer-2-Way-Splitter-Combiner-/121814598872 (Same model), it goes from my tv decoder (idk how you call that in english), and my modem to my wall plug.

And I'm sharing connection (like people use wifi), but this problem occurs also when I'm the only one on the network.

also I just bought a new router (gaming one that cost a lot) and it didnt change anything.
 
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failboat

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You need to log into the router to see if the traffic is low, without checking you can't assume you're the only one on. Check your resource monitor in windows as well. You can plug directly into the modem with your PC and use resource monitor. If you get ping spikes with low bandwidth usage it's not bufferbloat. You don't want to run traceroute when you have bufferbloat. It will not be accurate. If you get inconsistent times at hops and bandwidth is low then there are issues. You also want to see values increasing to the destination. You can catch bad routes if it's going far then coming back then going far again.

If the problem ends up being bufferbloat a more expensive router won't fix it. SQM can and you don't need an expensive router for that on <100Mbs. I'd also compare internet packages to see if you can get more bandwidth for the same and double check that you are getting the bandwidth you pay for.
 
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olafdevil

Oct 22, 2018
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I might have found the problem, there was an amd service running in the back to send infos to them so they could make their gpu product better or wtv. collecting infos and it was taking 500 000 bytes/s. so I went in my amd thing and I left the program and now I dont see any lags spikes anymore =)

I'd also like what could be the good difference for me to keep this new router instead of bringing it back to the store:

new router: dlink ac2600

old router: ZyXEK EMG2926-Q10A
 
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failboat

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high end wifi is only needed if you have 150Mbs+ internet.
if your old one was giving good coverage and hitting the speeds of your package it's likely fine.

I prefer having stand alone routers and using access points for wifi.
For basic NAT and minimal wireless speeds/coverage the all-in-ones offer very good value.
 
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olafdevil

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I have 120mbs internet (hitting 135mbits on speed test), but will it give me a better ping or because im wired it wont do anything at all? The only GOOD thing I know about this dlink is the QoS which let me having the BEST connection for my computer and the others are behind so I dont lose connection or wtv
 
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Wired won't make any difference. Wifi won't either if it's not swamped.


For QoS only SQM (fq_codel+htb) can help with bufferbloat. I don't think DLink has that specific Qdisc. The edge router X does. The best consumer routers cap around 100Mbs. I wouldn't recommend QoS if you don't experience much bufferbloat. I wouldn't use any Qdisc besides SQM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-g2P3R84dw

I run ipfire on intel Xeon. It can run SQM >20Gbs. It's not the only reason I run on Xeon and I don't recommend spending that much if you don't need to.
 
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olafdevil

Oct 22, 2018
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Ok, well thanks man and everyone for the help. Wouldn't have found it this quick and without putting any $$$ without you. Really appreciated <3

and quickly last question is it worth it to trade my current ethernet cable of 25ft Cat 5e for the Cat 6 (30ft)
 
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failboat

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No cat5e is fine for 1G.
 
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