CenturyLink: High Packet Loss

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"High packet loss" is a term used to describe a situation in which a significant number of data packets are lost or dropped when they are transmitted over a network. A packet is a small unit of data that is transmitted over a network, and packet loss occurs when some packets fail to reach their intended destination.

Packet loss can occur for a variety of reasons, including network congestion, equipment failure, and other technical issues. High packet loss can have a significant impact on network performance, leading to slow data transfer speeds, increased latency, and degraded overall network performance.

In general, a high packet loss rate is considered to be anything above 5%, although the exact threshold may vary depending on the type of network and the specific applications being used. If you are experiencing high packet loss, it is important to troubleshoot the issue and identify the underlying cause in order to improve network performance and reduce the risk of data loss.

I just got the message when testing my Multiplayer connection on xbox one "You have high packet loss. Your packet loss is 20%. This is high and may be affecting network quality." never gotten that before.

Detailed network statistics

download speed

42.41Mbps

upload speed

5,25

Packet loss

1%

MTU

1480

Latency

170m

wireless strength

100%

Thanks for that info. Please see our Multiplayer Connection troubleshooting guide as it includes steps for issues pertaining to packet loss
under "You have high packet loss". While your packet loss is not currently high, any packet loss can contribute to any network issues you're experiencing.

Thank god the 360 is fine...

Yeah , it's like a slap in the face ;-)