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Retired_Member
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?
Retired_Member
Mar 06, 2016Well, thanks for sticking with me on trying to help, but I guess my router is the main cause of the issues. I got an ethernet cable that was long enough to extend to my computer from my modem (not my router because I tried my router before, and there were still issues), and guess what, literally no issues the whole day! Going to test out that theory today, but I'm pretty sure all is fixed with the ethernet cable.
If it isn't the router or mdoem, it's related to the wifi then, not sure what part though, but it doesn't really matter anymore.
Thanks again :)
ElaineM
Mar 07, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
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