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iMFearzHD
Mar 18, 2020Aspirant
PC XR500 Geo-filter not working
Hi, I connected it yesterday to the modem, and it basically installed itself. The only problem I got during the installation was a failed speedtest, but I acepted the suggested speeds and moved on. I...
Netduma-Fraser
Mar 18, 2020NetDuma Partner
Change your PC to a console device type (PS or Xbox) in the Device Manager and then add it to the Geo-Filter. I would also suggest having a look through our optimal settings guides to get a feel for how the router works: http://support.netduma.com/en/support/solutions/folders/16000090646
iMFearzHD
Mar 22, 2020Aspirant
I did it and the geo-filter still doesn't work in fortnite game (on PC)
- Netduma-FraserMar 22, 2020NetDuma PartnerHosts will only appear when you're actually trying to load into a match they won't show any other time, does that explain what you're seeing?
- iMFearzHDMar 23, 2020Aspirant
Hosts don't appear out when I trying load into a match
- Netduma_AlexMar 24, 2020NetDuma Partner
Just to make sure, i'll run through all of the steps so far to make sure it's not configuration issue:
- Remove all devices from Geo-Filter
- Go to Device Manager, find your PC
- Click the PC, in the side menu, change device type to Xbox, press SAVE
- Return to Geo-Filter, add your PC again
- Now try playing Fortnite and see what happens