I've reached the point of utter frustration... For some reason went connecting via a router (either wired or wireless) I have horrible ping issues (particularly in the ventrilo program) but when i connect directly to the cable modem via a ethernet cable there are no issues. I have tried both a linksys and a dlink router and the same problem emerges repeatedly, some times immediately other time a bit more slowly. Any suggestions?
I ran some tracert with the router connected and unconnected (tracert 130.94.122.199) and found that with the router connected my first hop was reported at less than 1ms, but it timed out on my 2nd hop. When connected directly to the cable modem, my first hop timed out while my 2nd hop on average took between 5-10ms I ran these test about 5 times each, same results. That makes sense though doesn't it. The first hop when connected directly to the router should be very fast. Its the first hop or 2nd hop thats timing out that must be causing the issues...
