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Post #1
As of very recently, my internet connection has had some lag spikes that can last 10-20mins and occur randomly. I have tried resetting my router and modem and that fixes the issue for maybe 5-10 minutes but the lags returns after that time period. I am using the program Ventrilo in order to see my ping fluxuate. Using my desktop and a laptop I compared the two connections and they seemed to fluxuate in unison so I don't think it would be both of the network cards. Any help would be very appreciative. Thanks!
Post #2
Hi Kturvz, welcome to WhatTheTech. Since two computers are seeing the same problem it has to be something they have in common. I would suspect the Router or the Cable/DSL Router, our your ISP is over committed and throttling connections. Does this happen at specific times or any time?
Post #4
Router or the Cable/DSL Modem, our your ISP is having problems then. Not many other possibilities. Start with your ISP. Have them do a line quality check.

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