How to Detect and Fix Double NAT on a Home Network

Double NAT topology with an ISP gateway and a second home router

To fix double NAT, leave only one device in router mode. Either put the ISP gateway in bridge or IP passthrough mode and keep your own router in charge, or put the second router in access point mode and let the ISP gateway route the network. Before changing anything, find the second router’s WAN IP […]

Packet Loss vs Ping vs Jitter: What Is Ruining Your Game?

Gaming network diagram comparing ping, jitter, and packet loss

Ping measures delay, jitter tracks changing delay, and packet loss counts missing data. Learn how each one affects online games and use a two-stage test to find whether the problem is inside your home network or farther upstream.