Connnection Hiccups and Drops

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  • TheEn|gma
    Member
    • Jun 2005
    • 5247

    #1

    Connnection Hiccups and Drops

    Over the past seven to ten days or so I have noticed what I can only assume as connection drops whilst browsing the internet (not just TGN basically).

    It seems to be irritatingly inconsistent, I can time-out at a web page and have it reloaded within the minute. I also get what I can only describe as hiccups as well where by my browser will hang for anywhere from 3-20 seconds and then load the page, it doesn't load in a 56k style (loading from top to bottom slowly) just nothing and then everything.

    Strange thing is I don't experience any lag in games it only seems to occur whilst browsing.

    My ISP is Virgin Media, and I know that they do limit speeds between "peak" times (4pm - Midnight) so I assumed it was that, but any other thoughts?
  • =98=
    Member
    • Oct 2006
    • 10299

    #2
    Re: Connnection Hiccups and Drops

    Do some trace routes to various sites, see if you get any packet loss.

    To do it:

    type "CMD" into Run (without quotations)
    type "tracert www.google.com" into command (or use any other URL)

    Post results from various sites located internationally.

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    • TheEn|gma
      Member
      • Jun 2005
      • 5247

      #3
      Re: Connnection Hiccups and Drops

      BBC.co.uk: 12 Time outs, and 1 with 19ms, 21ms and 20ms.
      Google.com 17 Time outs, and 1 with 30ms and 30ms.
      Auspost.com.au 30 Time outs.

      Some ports need to be open on my router?

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      • =98=
        Member
        • Oct 2006
        • 10299

        #4
        Re: Connnection Hiccups and Drops

        I actually think that may be an issue with your internet service provider (ISP) to deal with. Ring them up and explain. They'll probably ask for the same tests, so have results ready.

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