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RBR850 can't handle Steam game RUST browing servers?
Hi, my son plays the Steam game called Rust, and when that game starts browsing servers, it close to kills the network for 2-5 minuttes. When I say kill, then there's still ethernet connections and w...
Koll wrote:
I've found other threads, where changes can be made to Steam it self, not to scan so many servers at once when browsing a server list, but can it be right?
Assuming that the only application that causes this phenomenon is Rust, that is where I would start looking for solutions.
What happens when the suggested changes are made to the game settings?
RUST game:
https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/252490/
When you want to find a server in that game, it spams the router, pinging servers.
Is the gaming PC wired or wireless connected to the system?
Might try using the DMZ for the PC as a quick test to see if this problem still happens. Remove the configuration after testing.
Do you know if this game has a trial period. Something I could test as I have my 850 series online currently...
It's wired the PC to the router. I don't think I've seen RUST as a trial, but it might have some free play during weekend periods.
I haven't seen a DMZ option on my router? I'm actually a bit surprised about the more limited control compared to my old ASUS router.
DMZ is on the RBRs web page under Advanced Tab/Setup/WAN Setup.
So what was the solution to this post?
Only solution I've fouind was to change overall Steam settings for "Server Browser Pings / Minute":
https://steamcommunity.com/app/252490/discussions/0/3051735285582143647/
As it's the only Steam, game I've seen that does it.
Sounds this is a game configuration issue. Glad you were able to figure it out. Thanks for letting us know the details.
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