Unplayable lag spikes yet fast internet speeds

No idea what's been going on. My internet speeds are between 50-100 mbps, no lag whatsoever online, in a discord call, or in other games. Yet the second I start up in poe, I bounce from 20ms to 2000+ms latency constantly. Makes playing completely unplayable, which is really hard because I'm a curse support for a top guild, and we're pushing for top 100. Currently in the top 50, but we've come to a complete stop because of this issue. Please help me fix this as soon as possible and figure out wtf is going on! Never had this issue before in 1100 hrs of poe.

WinMTR Data: https://pastebin.com/ER0dRqHK
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G_HeckerfoX wrote:
No idea what's been going on. My internet speeds are between 50-100 mbps, no lag whatsoever online, in a discord call, or in other games. Yet the second I start up in poe, I bounce from 20ms to 2000+ms latency constantly. Makes playing completely unplayable, which is really hard because I'm a curse support for a top guild, and we're pushing for top 100. Currently in the top 50, but we've come to a complete stop because of this issue. Please help me fix this as soon as possible and figure out wtf is going on! Never had this issue before in 1100 hrs of poe.

WinMTR Data: https://pastebin.com/ER0dRqHK


10.23.16.1 - 0 | 222 | 222 | 1 | 16 | 513 | 13 |

Your problem is in your home between your pc and the router/modem.
If you are using WiFi, then you will need to change to a cable connection.

If not, try this -->
1. Make sure the router/modem is using latest firmware.
2. Turn off the router/modem for 5 minuttes and turn it on again.
3. Make sure you are using latest Vendor chipset and Netcard drivers.
4. Replace the network cables.
why did the guy above give the most stupid answer
Did you ever find a solution? I have same issue and can't find a solution. My graphics are fine but when I cast multiple skills my network usage just jumps up and my game freezes
Ok so when it comes to issues like this most of the time the experience and situation is individualized. Here are some basic things you can do to troubleshoot if you have not done so already, start with the basics:

1. open command prompt as admin
2. ipconfig /flushdns
2. ipconfig /release
2. ipconfig /renew


Restart your PC

Try again.


Are you having internet/network issues anywhere else, other games, other appilciations, etc. or is it isolated with POE?

There is also a sticky thread that has a troubleshooting guide:

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3072628

After going through all of these steps post your progress and if your still having issues.
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