High Variable Ping when using Ethernet ( MK83 / AX3600 )

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Model: MK83 / AX3600Firmware:&nbsp;V1.1.6.14_3.1.101 (I've tried rolling back firmware)OS: Windows 10 and Windows 11, all computers really.Environment where Relevant:&nbsp; Most noticeable when playing games or voice chatting, but it is always happening.&nbsp;The wifi works perfectly.&nbsp; The ethernet ports do not.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am getting horrible jitters when I play games.&nbsp; I am NOT using wifi, I am plugged in to the main router.&nbsp; My ping is insanely unstable.&nbsp; When I ping my local IP in command prompt, I can see my ping spiking from &lt;1 to over 80.&nbsp; On rare occasions it goes over 200.&nbsp; The router can't go 10 seconds without spiking over 2ms.&nbsp; Plugging directly into the modem fixes this. (CM1200 Nighthawk modem).&nbsp; I am using CAT 5e cables.&nbsp;&nbsp;When me and my girlfriend both play together, its even worse.&nbsp; We are both plugged in via ethernet, spiking to over 800 ping in Valorant.&nbsp; We could both play perfectly fine on the old router and modem.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'll provide screenshots below of my ping spiking in command prompt.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

what modem/gateway are you connected to?&nbsp;
Does it happen if you hardwire the gaming console into the modem?

ethernetping · Answer

If I plug my laptop directly into the modem, it does not happen.&nbsp; I am using a CM1200 Nighthawk Modem, using the first ethernet port.&nbsp; My router is the only thing plugged in.&nbsp; I am not using a console, just play on my laptop.

ethernetping · Answer

One of the worst tests I've run.&nbsp; I've never seen an average of above &lt;1ms on this test.I don't understand how my ping could be 155 when I am plugged in.&nbsp;

ethernetping · Answer

Bump.&nbsp; Still need help.&nbsp; When my friend runs the same test on his setup, its his average ms is 0.&nbsp; I still can't believe a router this expensive could be this bad

EternalStudent · Answer

I assume "ethernet" means plugging in to a satellite.&nbsp; That means it's using wifi as the backhaul to the base router.&nbsp; Still probably better than wifi to the satellite, then wifi to the router... but it's not a true ethernet connection.&nbsp; I don't remember if these have a LAN port on the router, but you could try plugging in there to verify the router itself isn't causing the issue.&nbsp;My guess is interference from other stuff.&nbsp; Either bad channel selection (someone else is using the same or an overlapping channel), and picking a clearer channel will help.&nbsp;Or interference from other devices like microwaves.&nbsp; They blast out noise when they run that can mess with a lot of networking devices.&nbsp; I think bluetooth can overlap with some wifi signals too.&nbsp;Don't know if you have Quality of Service on for the router.&nbsp; I have it off so I can use my full bandwidth when I want, but that leaves some unused so devices can have time to get info through quickly.&nbsp; Large bandwidth users like streaming video or bittorrent can impact pings for others.&nbsp;And sadly cost isn't always equivalent to quality.&nbsp; I'd thought my mk63 had a dedicated backhaul channel, but didn't spend the time to verify.&nbsp; If I had it to do all over again I'd probably buy an Asus router for their "AI" feature that can make a mesh out of many of their line.&nbsp; You can get 3rd party firmware too, so if they stop updating stuff you might still get bug fixes (though you run the risk of new security holes).&nbsp; I don't see the benefit to Netgear over TP-link for instance.&nbsp; I can't trust Netgear to create quality products based on their name alone.&nbsp; I have to nitpick their stats just like everyone else.

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High Variable Ping when using Ethernet ( MK83 / AX3600 )

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