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    Internet connection drops when trying to connect to a server

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Tree_Burner, Jan 22, 2011.

  1. Tree_Burner

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    As stated in the title, my internet connection drops while connecting to a server while playing black ops, and in BFBC2 I do not even detect any servers. while doing anything else the internet works fine. I have to troubleshoot my internet connection every time I try to connect. Any ideas on what the issue could be?
     
    Tree_Burner, Jan 22, 2011
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    Opened the right ports (tcp + udp) on your firewall + router?
     
    hakira, Jan 22, 2011
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    I've been able to play Blops until just recently, so I imagine so
     
    Tree_Burner, Jan 23, 2011
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    Update your router's firmware

    Happened to me in Medal of Honor.
     
    Shadowfate, Jan 23, 2011
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    My routers most recent firmware is from 2005, and it's updated.
     
    Tree_Burner, Jan 23, 2011
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    DId you update manually?

    I updated manually since the firmware says that it was up to date but if I checked the net there was an update....
     
    Shadowfate, Jan 23, 2011
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    yeah, I checked actiontec's website. the latest download was 2005. maybe it's time for a new router anyways. :p
     
    Tree_Burner, Jan 23, 2011
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    We are still not 100% sure...

    Have you tried using LAN and not through the router? I mean playing directly through the modem?
     
    Shadowfate, Jan 23, 2011
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    not yet, but I don't think it would be a problem... something changed that I didn't change. I had NO problem connecting to a server in the past.
     
    Tree_Burner, Jan 23, 2011
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