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Anonymous
Feb 10, 2016Multiple DDoS Attacks + Internet Freezing Every 30 Seconds
I am getting anywhere from 3-10 ddos attacks per day, multiple of them coming from the same IP, and it's happening every day, and it's really annoying. I've tried installing some free VPNs and DDoS p...
- Feb 23, 2016
Are you running wired or wireless?
If you bypass the router, will you get the same ping spikes?
ElaineM
Feb 11, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi Retired_Member What's the firmware installed on your router?
Make sure as well that "Respond to ping" is not checked from the WAN Setup.
You may also want to check with your ISP if they can provide you a different IP address.
Or you may unplug the modem for something and hope that it'll give you a different Internet IP address.
Anonymous
Feb 11, 2016advanced....setup....internet setup.... select use PC MAC Address.......... reboot modem and router....... if you're lucky you'll receive a different Public IP