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Infosec_stoic
Mar 22, 2021Aspirant
Ping Spikes and dropped packets
Hey guys! So this started about 4-5 days ago where my nighthawk C7000V2 (Firmware V1.03.01) would intermittently have massive packet spikes and dropped packets. This isn't just with gaming . Since I...
plemans
Mar 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
do you have a screen snip of the cable connections page and event logs?
that helps us check the connection back to the isp.
they're great at saying "its not our line".
And it might not be.
Check you coax line for kinks, bad/old/loose connectors, moisture in the line, etc.
Also, if you have any splitters, amplifiers, or attenuators, remove them from the line. preferable, directly connect the c7000 to where the coax comes into the home to prevent the wiring in the home from being the issue.
Infosec_stoic
Mar 23, 2021Aspirant
Sorry no idea why It didn't post the screenshot.