22.01.2016, 05:14
Yep, Wifi isn't reliable man... Sorry...
Even though you've used it for 2 years, hardware degrades, and wifi is never a constant connection. It has interference, and it'll drop packets which can lead to this.
VPN works because the connection is designed to be tollerable of the faults.
One option maybe to manually set the channels of the wifi, another is to connect via a cable to the main router.
Someone could've got a new cordless phone for Christmas and now, because that's around, there could be interference. (Any number of things can cause interference, but this is just an example).
Another is to try a lower grade wifi standard. Say wifi B or G, rather than N.
Try though with a cable first if you can.
I have seen this cause troubles in many areas, hence why I asked if you were using wifi, because I knew this could be a factor in erratic, and irregular crap.
Even though you've used it for 2 years, hardware degrades, and wifi is never a constant connection. It has interference, and it'll drop packets which can lead to this.
VPN works because the connection is designed to be tollerable of the faults.
One option maybe to manually set the channels of the wifi, another is to connect via a cable to the main router.
Someone could've got a new cordless phone for Christmas and now, because that's around, there could be interference. (Any number of things can cause interference, but this is just an example).
Another is to try a lower grade wifi standard. Say wifi B or G, rather than N.
Try though with a cable first if you can.
I have seen this cause troubles in many areas, hence why I asked if you were using wifi, because I knew this could be a factor in erratic, and irregular crap.