Connection timeout : Dota 2

[✪ xia0mingx]

I'm from Singapore, I started having timeout issues with Steam games when i switched from cable to fibre connection. My ISP now is Starhub Fibreoptics on a D-link (DVG-N5402SP) router and running on win7. I will always timeout from game servers Dota2.

For example on my 1st attempt to connect to a game, i will disconnect, then i will try again and on the 2nd attempt i will be able to enter the game but maybe for about 10 seconds before i have server timeout issues. Then i have to restart the game client and connect to a server again. On the 3rd attempt it may be successful but sometimes i will still timeout again. Thus i have to keep trying till it is stable.

Please help me fix this problem because it is very irritating. I have tried to replace to Linksys N router but it still happens. I suspect is the modem problem. please advise.

[FlyOff]

Hi, another maxinfinity user with exactly the same issue. Realised my issue is only with wireless connection and direct is fine. Still looking for a fix.

[HeXXoR]

I am having the same problem. Just upgraded to fibre plan today......

Anyone have a solution (other than direct connection with network cable)

[✪ xia0mingx]

i have no solutions yet.. just have to keep reconnecting and hope to get in and play... :(

[HeXXoR]

My steam test are normal, all ports are ok. Likely router issue

[✪ xia0mingx]

none helped. i did firebind and all ports are ok. no issue at all. :/

[FlyOff]

Hi guys, i solved my problem by casccading a router, also known as wireless bridging. You can call d-link to give you a step by step instructions on how to bridge.

[打得好不如排得好]

引用自 _l2k：

Hi guys, i solved my problem by cascading a router, also known as wireless bridging. You can call d-link to give you a step by step instructions on how to bridge.

Same problem here, and I tried it when i realised disconnection because of wireless. but it is unreasonable for every gamer to purchase a new router which is proper for bridging.

I think the problem is with starhub, I also cannot play dota1 on garena because of disconnection.
AND this problem only happens in the BEGINNING of the game, in dota1 starting counts and dota2 waiting/selecting heroes.

FYI, I tried reset the router to default, and this problem was no longer exist !!!!! however, i did not keep the insecure setting with no password required.

[HeXXoR]

I solved my problem by using my old router. My VOIP phone line unfortunately is attached to the bugged router so I have to used both routers. If only the VOIP phone line is attached to the fiber modem.....

[✪ xia0mingx]

how do you use both router at the same time?

[HeXXoR]

just connect the lan cable from one to the other....... make sure u connect the lan cable to the in slot of the 2nd router

[✪ xia0mingx]

i tried with another router, but it doesnt seem to work... no internet connection for the 2nd router

[HeXXoR]

thats funny. i just connect mine to the new one and it works. i didnt have to reset or change any setting, and used my old network name and password to get on the network. Did u connect to the correct lan port?

[Tokyo Toyboy]

hi, i am suffering from the same issue and i too just changed from Starhub cable to Starhub fibre.

is there any other remedy other than doing a wireless bridging?

i did the firebind test and seems like there is no issues with ports.

[✪ xia0mingx]

yes i am on wireless. connecting a cable gives no issues at all. i am able to play dota without any connection problems. it is only on wireless when i have the problems. :(

[tr0.ol:D]

hi, i m not able to download the latest updates and when i try to update it shows an error timedout please help me i have not even changed any settings of my net