Ethernet connectivity while playing certain multiplayer games.

Question

I have been having issues playing many games multiplayer recently this year. First I started having problems with Forza Horizon 4, then I just gave up on it and thought it was only that game. But then I noticed it was happening in Rocket League too, but way less frequently than in Forza Horizon 4. I tried fixing the Teredo adapter, but it still didn't fix Forza Horizon 4. Until the other weekend, I have only really been playing Minecraft with one or two friends, and have had no problems, but today I tried playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 for the first time in a while, and I can't seem to stay in-game for more than 5-10 minutes before disconnecting. This also happened in the Call of Duty Vanguard Beta, and it used to happen when I tried replaying Fortnite too. I have tried a few different fixes, none of them seeming to work, and a free VPN, but still nothing has worked, which brings me here. Any ideas/suggestions?

Answer 1

Hello, I'm Louie, and I'm happy to help you today. Hope you're doing well and safe there. I'm sorry that you're having trouble with your network connection.

I would suggest first you to turn off your modem/router and leave it off for just a minute then turn it back on and check if fixes the issue

If steps above didn't work you may run network troubleshooter, use these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on Update & Security.

Click on Troubleshoot.

Under the "Recommended troubleshooting" section, click the Additional troubleshooters option.

Under the "Get up and running" section, select the Internet Connections troubleshooter.

Quick note: On Windows 10 version 1909 and earlier, the option is available within the Troubleshoot page.

Click the Run the troubleshooter button.

Select the Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet option.

Select the Try these repairs as an administrator option (if applicable).

Continue with the on-screen directions (if applicable).

After you complete the steps, the troubleshooter will run and fix any connectivity issues.

In the event that troubleshooter didn't work, try resetting the TCP/IP stack and clearing any DNS information on Windows 10.

Reset the network stack using Command Prompt by following these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
3. Type the following command to reset the component that handles network requests and press Enter:

netsh winsock reset

4. Type the following command to reset the internet protocol stack and press Enter:

netsh int ip reset

5. Type the following command to clear the current networking configuration and press Enter:

ipconfig /release

6. Type the following command to reconfigure the network settings and press Enter:

ipconfig /renew

7. Type the following command to clear the DNS information cached and press Enter:

ipconfig /flushdns

8. Restart your computer.

Once you complete the steps, launch the web browser and confirm the internet is working.

If the steps above still doesn't work, reset all the network adapters, use these steps:

Open Settings.

Click on Network & Internet.

Click on Status.

Under the "Advanced network settings" section, click the Network reset option.

Click the Reset now button.

Click the Yes button.

After you complete the steps, the computer will restart automatically, and on reboot, you should now be able to connect to the internet.

Take note thay this will reset all the network adapters installed on your computer to their factory defaults, you'll need to re-enter your password to connect to WIFI network. You'll need to reconfigure other networking software, such as VPN clients, if applicable.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Louie