Erratic Spikes

[Renendaru]

I'm not sure if it's the ISP's issue, but at random intervals the connection will suddenly spike and momentarily disconnect me from any internet connection such as from Battle.net, or an IM program. I haven't had this issue in the past, but for a few months I've had this issue. Any way to fix this, and if it is the ISP's issue, should I call them?

 

[Slapshot136]

is this on 1 computer or multiple computers? is this a wired or wireless connection? (many wireless cards found in laptops have this problem)

 

[Renendaru]

Bump, still having this issue.

 

[UndeadDragon]

Are you on a wireless connection?

 

[Tru_Power22]

I had that problem for a while. Turns out it was because my router was terrible. When I got a new router I never had that problem.

It seemed to help when I power cycled my router and my modem (unplugging them for 10 seconds then plugging them back in).

 

[UndeadDragon]

I had that problem for a while. Turns out it was because my router was terrible. When I got a new router I never had that problem.

It seemed to help when I power cycled my router and my modem (unplugging them for 10 seconds then plugging them back in).

It's funny you should say that, because I am having the same problem with my router, but I have ordered a new one, which should hopefully fix the problem

 

[Renendaru]

Not on a wireless, I've tried resetting the router, calling Comcast, resetting connection, getting a new IP, nothing helped.

 

[Tru_Power22]

Not on a wireless, I've tried resetting the router, calling Comcast, resetting connection, getting a new IP, nothing helped.

Try plugging you modem directly into your computer, see if you get the spikes, if not you need a new router.

 

[Renendaru]

Well, that's not an option. We have a central modem for two rooms in the dorm, if I attempt to do that I'd have to spend about 2 full days getting permission from the college I'm learning at.

 

[DDRtists]

Mine does it every once and awhile, and on mine it's because of the ISP. We've called them during it before and they said they're having problems or lots of traffic and they apologize.

 

[KillerChi]

I used to have that problem, it it was because of my modem.

 

[ibrahim33]

Ok your problem was just like mine.. You see the wire connecting your router to the wall? Replace that wire and see after a couple of days if the 'spikes' stop. Apparently my wire was somehow not providing a connection between the router and the wiring behind my walls.

 

[Renendaru]

I "fixed" the issue. Apparently the Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO Router's firmware was buggy. They had a beta patch released that fixes the problem, so I had to go download it. It took great pains to find it, since it was taken down from their main site, but I got it. So far, the problem is averted.