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gaming issue?
So I play GTA V. And lately I'm not allowed to play online due to something with my t-mobile internet. I've figured out I can play after I reset my internet. Every time I start up the game. Is there ...
fireguy_6364 wrote:
i still think its along the lines of what @syaoran mentioned above. its either going to be issues with bouncing between towers, NAT issues or because it doesnt have a static IP which i would think certain things would need in order to confirm its you.
I literally live .2 miles away from the tower. I don't think it's a switching issue. But what you say about my IP and NAT does make sense especially since T-Mobile locks users out of DHCP settings and will not allow port forwarding. Very frustrating and lame.
It is internet using mobile towers. The issue is, your IP address will change when the device switches towers to provide you with a better connection. This can cause issues with gaming online as it might introduce a lag spike or cause your connection to the online server to drop.
