BF2 Connection Issues

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"HockeyTownUSA" <magma@killspam.comcast.net> wrote in message
news:B5idnQPxu-k_KyPfRVn-1g@comcast.com...
>I love Battlefiled 2, and am trying to get into it but have an issue I need
>to really get resolved. Right now my biggest issue is my connection. I
>played the demo to death with nary a connection issue. First day or so with
>retail Battlefield 2 was good as well.
>
> Now I am getting constant lag issues, and frequent disconnects. First of
> all, I want to see if this is a recurring problem for many people, or if
> it might be my router, modem, or even internet connection. I even made my
> PC the DMZ host so all ports are open, so that will not be an issue.
>
> I am beginning to believe it is a hardware issue, only because we have
> been getting slow or no internet connection lately from just surfing the
> web. But the last day, internet connection has been good, but am still
> getting lag. Beginning 10 minutes of game is usually just fine, but after
> that it can start to become laggy, and/or disconnect (I guess that's the
> ultimate lag issue). I don't have any other online games I play currently
> so it is hard to compare. If there is something I might be overlooking any
> assistance is appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
>

Well, just bought a D-Link cable modem DCM-202 and my lag seems to have
disappeared. Coincidence or not, who knows. I also ordered a D-Link DGL-4300
wireless router/switch too, so hopefully that should eliminate any woes I
have.