Netduma R1 Setup and Walkthrough | SimJC74 R1 Netduma Tutorials

[@simjc74]

*VIDEO CORRECTION:* At 4:47 for those on tablets/mobiles who cannot see the annotation. I assigned my gaming router 192.168.0.10 (the address above the one highlighted in the video)

[@frank1144]

We need more videos like this one, to understand all of this setting and future ones. Great video by the way.

[@simjc74]

+frank1144 Thanks. Have you seen the latest one kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6fbXoBmbNihf7s it helps you optimise your settings for your best gaming experience.

[@frank1144]

Not yet but i will.

[@fafoubdx]

Hi Sim, it's Fabien from Bordeaux ;) Thank you again, good job as usual ! just a small comment. I think you've not selected the good IP address at 4:45 for your netduma router in your tp link static ip address. As it may cause a misunderstanding for your viewers, maybe could you just add a small comment on your video ;) Best wishes for this new year for you and I love watching your videos, so keep going ! peace :)

[@simjc74]

fafoubdx Thank you so much for the praise, and you are absolutley correct, the IP address is 192.168.0.10 that I assigned my Netduma R1 in my dual router setup, as per kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIOwaKRoYtdmnskm19s Well spotted. I have added an annotation. -- Thanks Sim

[@AnnonymouS411]

Thanks for sharing your settings, so far my R1 has been working great.

[@simjc74]

AnnonymouS411 Cheers man, and that is fantastic news

[@barbarahammersley7012]

Hi again, Sim. I'm having trouble getting an open NAT on my PS4 through the netduma. What is this DHCP lease you mention at 10:36 in the tutorial - maybe this will help? Where do you get those reserved numbers from to add a static IP. Any numbers I try and put in the R1 tells me that "those numbers are already assigned". So basically: what is a reserved IP address; where do obtain on; and will it help to get an open NAT?

[@simjc74]

+Barbara hammersley Right, so what you do is tick the box next to it, and enter a number. 100 to 250 using defaults. Also some times open NAT doesn't work due to some upnp issue with the PS4. Close COD. Goto the router, settings, upnp. Then untick enable and click apply; then refresh the page (F5), and tick it again and click apply (it clears the upnp out). Then load COD, and open NAT should be there.

[@barbarahammersley7012]

Excellent stuff, Sim - thanks very much :) I had trouble finding icons on my geo-filter so I've learn't to leave it off until black ops loads up to the "find a game" menu in multiplayer and then I enable it. Works fine now. Can I just say that when my netduma arrived last week the virtual tour kept crashing at stage 3/17 so I referred to your vids for completing my set-up. It really is no gag - this router really works in combating lag; more so with games like advanced warfare and the terrible skill-based matchmaking servers. Now I leave the filter over the UK and all my games are under 40 m/s ping (puts a smile on my face when I see all the blocked players with, supposedly, the same skill as me trying to connect from all over the world). It gives you confidence when rushing, knowing that all your bullets are going to count. Starting to enjoy this game now. Great work, Sim.

[@simjc74]

Thanks. I am glad that my videos have helped you. It makes it all worth while.

[@smogtastic]

in the set up @ 3:39 it goes modem > home router > netduma What modem are you using or is it the BT Smart Hub but with wifi and dhcp turned off?

[@simjc74]

+smogtastic I use a BT OpenReach modem. The homehub has poor performance. Right now I have my Netduma plugged into the modem and my tp link plugged into the Duma.

[@bulldogjago8004]

Another great vid Sim very helpful looking forward to getting my R1 up and running.

[@simjc74]

Bulldog Jago Thanks mate

[@beardedchefau]

hey so when you say add mac address @ 4:41ish mac address of what?

[@simjc74]

The MAC address of the router you are assigning the reserved IP address against.

[@stang7043]

Just what I was looking for. Im curious though and not sure youll answer me since the vid is from Jan, but do you see much difference between ISP modem>R1>devices opposed to ISP modem>home router>R1>devices because their site seems to say the R1 needs to be plugged in directly to your ISP Modem ? Would have liked to see some DMZ settings. Unless I missed that part. Thanks in advance.

[@simjc74]

+stang7043 I have not directly plugged the R1 into ISP modem yet; waiting for their traffic shaping (bandwidth control feature) to come out in a future firmware update before I do that. So I still am; Modem -> TP-Link Router -> Netduma R1. I know I've covered the DMZ setup in one of my netduma videos. Hope that helps.

[@stang7043]

Thanks simjc74 . Appreciate you responding.

[@OFFTHEGRIDGAMING325]

Do I use the same IP address? @ 4:47 as you did?

[@simjc74]

Now that youtube has pinned comments; I've created one at the top of the video. There is an error that is shown via Annotations not visibile on tablet/mobile. Hope this clarifies. _Sim_

[@ronnieajkc]

Thanks for making videos like this.can I ask for your advice about my connection. How do I set up r1 to connect to my tp link router?

[@simjc74]

+Ronnie Bautista Which way round (1) Modem -> TP Link -> R1 .... OR ..... (2) Modem -> R1 -> TP Link. I cover the setup of (1) in one of my videos, a more recent one if I recall correctly.

[@arnaudcondakesa8979]

Hello, thanks for the video. I am contemplating buying this as I am a console FPS player in a house with at least 2 stream users and 1 skyper. My console is plugged through PLC (internet through current) and I was wondering if it would work for me. and if yes, should i plug it straight to the modem and before the plug or if i could plug it after the cpl plug (effectiveley hiding it from my housemates)... Thank you

[@simjc74]

+Arnaudconda Kesa So I assume you currently have a router (or your modem is a modem/router). So if you have 2 uploaders (streamers) you will probably want the netduma to help out, by making sure no one hogs the upload affecting your gaming. So I would suggest Modem -> Netduma -> Powerline adapter (internet through current as you referred to it) -> Console

[@jelly060692]

Apologies if you explained it in the video and I missed it, but if I was to buy this router, and I already own a modem-router combo, essentially I would have two wifi connections for my household to use, correct? Also, if there was two different connections, would my house mates need to be connected through the R1 specifically vs the modem-router for them to appear on the prioritization? Again apologies if you answered this! It's 6AM here.

[@simjc74]

+Jelly Yes you would have 2 wifi connections, and two different home networks, and they cannot see each other. So if you wish to use device prioritisation, they will have to connect to the netduma wifi.

[@GSRaider]

Wait if I go to the website and buy the 200$ netduma r1. Am I getting the router too, or just the software?

[@simjc74]

+TheUnprofessionalMexican-Raider The router which comes with the software.

[@Pinkfloyd1173]

Hey man good video, I have a question for you. How good will this work for BF4 on the PS4. All I see is vidoes for COD, I dont play those games so was just wondering if maybe you do and how has this router work for you??

[@simjc74]

MrPinkfloyd1173 I'll need to test Battlefield again (originally covered by EA Games netduma video) to see if the geofilter now works for this game.

[@Pinkfloyd1173]

Cool thanks for the reply, let me know man.

[@1ruffrican]

Sim I just got the R1.. Setup... Modem > R1 > PS4. Your video help. My only question is I updated to 1.02.6 but your version has a little thumb down but my version does not. interesting. I went to upgrade but my router would not take it. Other than that I have reactive because I have 75 up and down and set to 90% for both sliders.

[@simjc74]

CocoNutz nTheBush Yes, I'm special and you will not have the thumbs down button. If you are having problems doing the upgrade, pop on over to the netduma forum (forum.netduma.com) as they are extremely helpful.

[@alexhernandez49]

Mine is setup as: Modem R1Netgear R6300v2. My Xbox One is plugged into the R1. Today I got into a lot of laggy lobbies but I noticed on the Geo Filter I put the arrow in Mexico when I am in Southern California.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Why do you have to assign the r1 a spot on your home router. I thought being wired it doesn't need it. Where do I get the numbers for the r1 if I need to enter it on my netgear r7000 thanks bud

[@simjc74]

Jay Marchese It does not have to be hooked up to your home router, it can be hooked up to your modem. If you are refering to the MAC address of the R1 to reserve an IP address, you should see that under the DHCP section where it lists MAC addresses and IPs that it has given all devices on the network.

[@wickedout2010]

One thing he should add if your only using this fo your xbox live the modem router your ISP has provided is good for your WIFI and other consoles. I have one xbox hooked to the Netduma and that one is hard wired. I don't see any issues of changing the wifi to Netduma when the routers wifi is working perfect. And at $200 price tag it better work the lag I've received while gaming on my xbox one. Do really need the netduma wifi or just use your existing wifi connection? Other then that everything seems to be working great. Thanks for the great walk-through video.

[@simjc74]

I always recommend gaming using ethernet cable and not wifi. The wifi signal on the netduma is a strong one, and seems pretty reliable. You can still use wifi to game if you want, but since the purpose is to reduce lag. I do not game on wifi. Yes it is not a cheap router, and it is not a magic bullet. If PSN/XBL are having problems, or the game servers or your ISP is having problems the Netduma cannot fix that. I'm glad you enjoyed my walk through video. _Sim_

[@aka4LI45]

Thanks for the walk-through Sim. Just a general question about your ping; is the ping shown on your XB1(Check MP Connection option) similar to the ping you get on the R1?

[@simjc74]

aka4LI45 No the ping is always different as they are pinging one of their US data centers, and not one near the UK.

[@aka4LI45]

Thanks Sim, I thought it might have been something like that, I always get around 160ms!

[@simjc74]

aka4LI45 Me too.

[@vaeger2947]

Got a question if you plugged netduma into your isp modem/router do you have to any tinkering with the settings on the ISP modem/router to get it working or simply it just work by plugging the netduma into the isp modem/router?

[@simjc74]

If you are plugging into an ISP modem/router, then no you do not need to do anything special. If you are plugging into a modem, then yes. So for the modem/router scenario, you connect an ethernet cable from your ISP router and plug that into the WAN port on the netduma and that is it.

[@Blankaa]

Did you plug the netduma into the tp-link WAN port? or does the bandwidth control work through the LAN ports also?

[@simjc74]

Blankaa The TP-Link WAN port is connected to the modem. The Netduma's WAN port is connected to the TP-Link's LAN port. TP-links bandwidth control affects LAN ports and wifi.

[@dumaarmylukasz5408]

As always tumb up and thx i notice you are not using strict mode?

[@atyl1972]

Hi Sim, have you tested the difference between both wired and wireless for gaming in specific the xbox one, if not can you possibly check it before i purchase as i would be running it wirelessly? for the xbox one that is, not that makes a difference mind you,lol

[@simjc74]

+atyl1972 I've test wifi only on my PS3 and works the same both wired and wireless. Obviously I always recommend running wired. Powerline adapters are good alternative way to do it.

[@jacquesgerber123]

Hi Sim great channel, just subbed. I'm trying a similar setup with a TP Link as main router and then the Netduma for the PS 4. any chance you could post a video on what the Lan settings are on the Netduma? I'm getting stuck with connecting the two routers. excuse my ignorance. cheers

[@simjc74]

+Jacques Gerber Thanks. Networking can be complicated, and there are differing levels of complexity and stuff that is way beyond me too, so don't worry. Okay, so connecting your routers. When logging onto the netduma it will tell you its MAC address. On your main router, go into the address reservation and type in that MAC address and give it a LAN/reserved IP address. For example, lets say you assign it 192.168.0.150. Your main router will see your netduma as 192.168.0.150, and your netduma will report its WAN IP as 192.168.0.150, and its IP as 192.162.88.1. The reason I assign the netduma a reserved IP address, is so that upnp works well; meaning better gaming without having to do any manual port forwarding. Hope that helps.

[@jacquesgerber123]

+simjc74 awesome mate. I got it going, appreciate the help!

[@simjc74]

Jacques Gerber Fantastic stuff.

[@chap_2118]

Finally I found a set up video. Thank you!!

[@simjc74]

You are welcome! There are plenty of other videos walking you through how to get the best from the Netduma on this channel. Enjoy! _Sim_

[@SagaSoulmates2]

Im very happy with the duma I've seen my cod lag decrease so much. Question, on the device manager page I don't have a red line connecting from the router to my ps4 is this because your duma is your primary? I have my duma and my base router linked so could that be the reason? Also I'm having some trouble with my NAT on my ps4 its says I don't have one.

[@simjc74]

If your ps4 has an ethernet cable plugged directly into the duma and the ps4 is switched on, then I would expect to see a red line. Remember my setup is modem -> tplink router -> netduma r1 router -> gaming console. If you have a similar setup to mine (you mention linked); make sure NAT and upnp is enabled on both. Assign a reserved IP address to your R1, and on your R1 assign a reserved IP address to your PS4. You should then have an open nat. You may need to put your R1 into a DMZ if it does not report open.

[@SagaSoulmates2]

It's weird I set the up address but the red link connects straight to my laptop for some reason. I have a similar set up except for a verizon actiontec router.

[@simjc74]

***** If you are still having problems go and visit forum.netduma.com as they are a helpful bunch.

[@ThePuremagic72]

Outstanding review here. I got mine coming today, but worried with it being run of the sky102 router. But it has to be better than this one sky give.

[@simjc74]

+Barry Griffiths Indeed. If you run into any installation issues the netduma forum will definitely be able to help.

[@jordangenge6417]

What’s the reason for not replacing the router/modem entirely with the netduma.? I’m rather confused there.

[@simjc74]

The Netduma R1 needs to connect to either a Modem or a Modem/Router (typically ISP kit). Check out my latest video which should answer all your questions. Crab a cup of tea and some cake! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DEp4WYaNSXjM0

[@Poppi3579]

how are you wiring the home router to your netduma? lan from home router to lan on netduma? then using other lan ports to consoles?

[@simjc74]

+Poppi3579 In this Video it was; Modem --> WAN port of Home Router --> Home Router LAN port --> WAN port of Netduma --> Netduma LAN port --> Console

[@Poppi3579]

+simjc74 thanks, so does this way work best for you or have you change it again?

[@simjc74]

+Poppi3579 It is probably the easiest way to set it up without having to fudge around with the rest of your home network. I had it like this for months, almost a year. Only recently, i.e. since my modem speed test video, do I now have it as the primary router. My old home router is the second router in the chain. I still half my house partitioned off into the other network for bandwidth control reasons. The choice is yours.

[@Poppi3579]

+simjc74 thanks, as of right now. the Duma is the main and only router. so far so good. now trying to fine tune it for gaming. I figured out how to open it up for max speeds, but was told you don't want that for best gaming experience. is this true?

[@simjc74]

If you experience the shoot first die first (aka lag comp) problem. Use device prioritisation, untick share excess, and reduce the % to your gaming machine. This will help when experiencing it.

[@a3agnello]

I have a Motorola surfboard at the moment can I use this by plugging it in? Considering the sb is a router modem

[@simjc74]

Anthony Agnello You should be able to do so. Just like I've done. You can always go checkout forum.netduma.com they are a helpful bunch of people, including the developers.

[@eljay9010]

will the netduma still work if its connected to a range extender and not the router itself?

[@simjc74]

From the geofilter perspective yes. Obviously the congestion control will only affect what is connected to it. So you will have two home networks (1) your home router/modem and (2) netduma.

[@ghostllie2838]

So i have 40 up and 5 down and i would say i have fairly good internert for playing cod im usually on a four bar and three never below and never lag but since i play comp would this still be worth buying?

[@simjc74]

The main advantage of this router is controlling who geographically you game with. So it stops you gaming with gamers on the other side of the world. If you have good games the majority of the time currently then save your money and enjoy playing cod. If you are getting very hit and miss experience then it might be worth considering.

[@________2515]

So I've been having some stuttering in games where people will be slowing down and they quickly move almost like rubberbanding. I've had several techs come out and say my connection is fine and what not. I did some bufferbloat tests and I'm getting 300-1000ms bufferbloats. Do you think this could be causing my in game stuttering and do you think this netduma could be a solution to this?

[@simjc74]

So stuttering in games can be one of two issues. 1. Graphics engine overloading CPU + GPU, thus frame rate drops (see my upcoming video). 2. Traditional lag. So having a 1000ms jitter/bufferbloat = 1 second delay is definitely not going to help. So having a router whether it be TP Link that offers bandwidth control (but i've not tested this with bufferbloat) or a Netduma will help the buffer bloat situation as per this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHaynI2fiNd4m7c

[@DinoRodney]

Awesome vid bro subbed 😁, but I'm a true air head in this kinda stuff, going to order the Duma already but had few questions, if I have the geo filter on and I'm from Texas and my friend is from Cali will he be able to join me ?. And I was really confused when you made those ip addresses how do I even give my device a IP address lol tks bro!

[@simjc74]

bazanrj Yes you can game with friends outside your geofilter region. Easy way, turn it off, get your buddy into the lobby and then turn it back on. When you are on your console you will find the MAC address (a unique code with numbers and letters number, typically separated by colons ':' or dashes '-'.). You then just type the IP address in on the page I show, and your console assuming on automatic will pick up the new IP address automatically when you next switch it on.

[@joshcameron9127]

I have two routers so if I just connect my Xbox console to the netduma and my family connects to the other router will I lag or will it be fine?

[@simjc74]

+Josh Cameron Depends if your family are doing a lot of downloading/streaming movies or uploading. If you netduma was first (router number 1) and your family router connected to the netduma then at least the congestion control would give you some protection.

[@jackc575]

can you move the center point of the ping circle to wherever you want?

[@simjc74]

+JACK 575 Yes. Mine is in the sea. :)

[@jackc575]

+simjc74 it's been almost a year now since this upload. Do you still rate this as highly as you did then? Also, does the software always need to be open on your laptop/pc, or can you choose your settings and save them to the netduma itself?

[@simjc74]

+JACK 575 Yes I still enjoy the netduma. I do tend to have it open on laptop for device prioritisation for lag comp control.

[@mcdonamw]

Confused. You say you set reserved the IP of your Netduma (gaming router) in the TPLink to IP 192.168.0.10, but the setup of the Netduma you have it kept at 192.168.88.1. What exactly is 192.168.0.10 in your setup?

[@simjc74]

+Matthew McDonald In this example I have two networks, and thus it can be confusing. My main home network has network addresses of 192.168.0.xx and in this case the netduma router has been assigned 192.168.0.10 and is seen at that address for the home network. On my gaming network, that hosted by the netduma, inside that it is seen as 192.168.88.1. So netduma external=192.168.0.10 and internal and to the consoles it is seen as 192.168.88.1.

[@mcdonamw]

I later realized that was the WAN IP of the Netduma. That wasn't clear in your video. Nor was it clear how you obtained the mac to set the reservation for your netduma's WAN IP to 192.168.0.10. At any rate, I'm all good now. Thanks!

[@simjc74]

+Matthew McDonald Cool.

[@Nohandleneeded101]

When I have my Xbox connected to sky router it has IPv6 but when I go thought sky-Netduma-Xbox IPv6 disappears??

[@simjc74]

My thoughts are; ensure IPv6 is enabled on the following 3 screens. (1) Settings->WAN (2) Settings->LAN (3) Settings->Miscellaneous-->Enable link-local IPv6

[@2WOKE-]

for the geo filter to work on my ps4, do I check enable??

[@simjc74]

+shawn white Yes, check enabled after you have launched the game, just like I show in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojUc4ucgK2NqbM

[@dster27]

I have everything hooked up correctly and it wont show hosts or other players. Any idea on how to fix this?

[@simjc74]

+dster27 You've added a service at the top of the page? And you have show dormant hosts on too (this will show dedis that it talks to initially)?

[@dster27]

+simjc74 figured it out had to use chrome and hard reset my xbox. It's working now. Thanx though

[@simjc74]

Cool. Glad you got it working.

[@XxDevilsOutcastxX]

it maybe out of topic or irrelevant but, doesn't your Internet speed slow down when you try to bridge or set an AP on the router? Also, if I disable wifi on the netduma and only have wifi on the main router will that impact the performance of the netduma? I ask this because I really want to try this netduma out on my 2 xbox ones but the wifi range is pretty bad and was thinking about purchasing some repeaters to improve the signal strength around my household.

[@XxDevilsOutcastxX]

forgot to mention both xbox one will be hardwired.

[@simjc74]

+XxDevilsOutcastxX I haven't tried turning wifi off for periods of time. I would think performance would only be affected whilst its wifi is being used but not by much. I've used the netduma's wifi with my ps3 in the past. No problems there. Getting some powerline adaptors is an alternative to wifi repeaters. They plug into your mains and you still have solid ethernet (hardwired) connections.

[@XxDevilsOutcastxX]

+simjc74 ok. now if I turn off the netduma wifi, can I just use the other router to connect wifi devices? and do I have to make any adjustments to bandwidth meter in the netduma?

[@simjc74]

+XxDevilsOutcastxX If you are connecting two routers and you want to use bandwidth control, if your primary router does not have bandwidth control you will need to connect it to the neduma. your router will appear as a single device, all other things connected will be invisible. So you can throttle your 2nd network as a whole.

[@XxDevilsOutcastxX]

+simjc74 ok i go it. thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it.

[@Shade_91]

If I have the ping assist set to 30ms is it normal for it to connect me to hosts that are 40-50ms?

[@simjc74]

mtx90 Yes. Ping assist allows gamers who are outside of your geo-region that have a ping of 30ms or less to connect to you.

[@markwaites902]

Under the "Device Manager" toolbar you had entered in 75 as your download and 17 as your upload. I see that the numbers are entered in as mbits, is this the same as MBPS from a speed test? Just curious, because since I've been using the R1 my gaming experience has gotten worse.

[@simjc74]

+Mark Waites Yes they are the same. Wikipedia extract: Mbit/s or Mb/s, often abbreviated "Mbps"

[@markwaites902]

Thanks.

[@Grone4ever89]

Ok so my internet modem is in another room and my PS4 is in mine because my ISP installer told me that that room is the best place to have the router. Apparently I need to connect my PS4 to netduma R1 router according to this. Any other way around this without having to move to the other room?

[@simjc74]

Yeh, the workaround is to use a powerline adapter, find em on Amazon. TP-Link make some, other manufacturers too. They are like electic plugs, but you get to plugin ethernet cables too. You have to plug them directly into the wall, not a power strip as they typically having electrical filtering, surge protection etc. which will stop it working. So get a pair; plug one into the socket near your router, ethernet cable from router to it. Then take the other one, plug it in a plug near your PS4, ethernet cable from it to PS4 (or Plug->netduma->PS4) and voila. Typically there is a plug sync thing you have to do, following the manufacturers instructions.

[@Grone4ever89]

Thank you so much! I will try that

[@mullerhun]

Can I put R1 before my Linksys E4200 router too?

[@simjc74]

mullerhun Yes absolutely. Would recommend reserving a static IP address on your R1 for your E4200.

[@godzmidnitez6861]

Hi my internet (sky fibre optic broadband) uses a wall connection to the modern by a dsl cable (i think) and want to know how to put in the gaming router. Do I have to unplug my main modern to use the router or stick the ethenet cable to the modern.. I'm really confused where to put it and how to make it work :P

[@simjc74]

If you have a modem/router as one, just plug an ethernet cable from that into the WAN port of the other router and voila. If you are truly wanting to connect a neduma to just a modem for sky, then you will need to do some changes on the WAN page. The netduma forum should have a guide on how to do this for Sky. Sky uses a wierd non standard protocol IIRC. _Sim_

[@godzmidnitez6861]

simjc74 ok will it have a different internet connection and will 'SKYXXXXX' name be available to use even when gaming router plugged in?

[@simjc74]

So you have a Sky Hub (2 x yellow ports) or Sky Q Hub (4 x yellow ports) right? Take ethernet cable from yellow port and plug it into WAN port on a Netduma and that should work. Check out forum.netduma.com and post something there, that the actual netduma people will answer. I was trying to find the ISP setup section, but no luck. :(

[@godzmidnitez6861]

simjc74 mines a sky q hub with 2 ethernet cable, so I just need to plug one Ethernet cable end to the yellow port to Netduma box then and then obviously plugged in for power and then do something in the settings

[@simjc74]

Yes plug one into the yellow port and the other end into the WAN port, not the other 4 ethernet ports. Then plug your console/PC into one of the 4 ports. And that is it.

[@fatchris101]

nice video man it all made perfect sense and will help me when i get my in the post, it really does go to show you how shit the french isp are. will be nice blocking the french hosts and hopefully reducing the amount of shoot 1st then get insta killed scenarios i suffer from because of the seemingly unfair lag compensation and all the other stuff that goes on!

[@nfsfu845]

How is this going to work if we have a modem and 20/1 ADSL connection? What happens if I plug via Netduma only my PS4, rest of the devices such as my laptop, my brothers ps4 and my moms netflixing will be through the modem? Can I still use QoS? Does Netflixing require alot bandwith? I have 1mb upmoad!! Or do I have to plug everything through Netduma? Please help!

[@simjc74]

It will work with ADSL. Now I'm guessing you have a modem/router with your ISP. So just plug the Netduma like a PC into your existing modem/router, and plug a PS4 in. To play games you do not need much upload speed. Netflix I expect to use 3mb. If everyone does lots of streaming, probably best to do do Modem/Router -> Netduma -> Everything (PS4, laptops etc.)

[@nfsfu845]

simjc74 Yes we have Bewan A2100N from our ISP. Okay, I plug Netduma to my existing modem and then everything else through Netduma, right? And then I priotize my PS4 above all else? Netflix uses only 3mb download with HD quality, no upload?? In BO3 I have like 824kbps upload. If my brother and mother both watch Netflix thru their devices, my ping is around 100 - 150. Netduma fixes this, right? Do you think something like this works: 8mb download for me, 5 download for my brother and mother? And 60% of the bandwith for me?

[@simjc74]

I would say start simple before using the whole device prioritisation. Yes plug router to netduma, everything in netduma. Do the bufferbloat test as per my video, means stopping everyone else using network whilst you do it to get an idea. Then when gaming just set the big sliders to those settings. If the netflix thing becomes an issue then use device prioritisation. Baby steps. Enjoy!

[@TryHardUndies]

I have an R1 & I'm very happy with it. I don't understand why you would have 2 routers in use as this prevents the R1 congestion control being effective as it doesn't have control of all your devices.

[@simjc74]

TryHardUndies There are a zillion ways to set up networks. There are people out there who will want two routers. Having the R1 has your primary router, with a secondary router connected to it, means the congestion control can be applied against the second router.

[@TryHardUndies]

Yes connecting the 2nd router to the R1 would be the better set-up

[@simjc74]

If you have a basic 2nd router, then yes. However, you end up throttling your entire 2nd network as a whole. In other words, you throttle your 2nd router.

[@brimnerrad]

Thanks sim but I seem to have it working now just need to fine tune

[@simjc74]

+brimnerrad Cool. That is great to hear.

[@zouzou_u]

Wait, do you have to access those websites in order to use the Netduma R1?

[@simjc74]

no. it just helps you understand what countries have higher lag which you may wish to avoid.

[@zouzou_u]

+simjc74 ah okay. I was thinking about purchasing this, so this has intrigued to to investigate more on the router. Thanks!

[@simjc74]

+Av Xavrua No problem.

[@brimnerrad]

As soon as I plug in netduma to my isp router it shuts down the Internet connection whether isp modem is in bridge mode or not any suggestions

[@simjc74]

+brimnerrad What kind of modem is it? Is it like DSL etc. and do you need a login and password to access it? What settings have you used on the WAN page of the netduma? I assume you have ethernet cable from modem into WAN port of netduma, and you have another ethernet cable in your netduma to your PC to confirm the basics without using wifi etc.

[@hedyk30]

Hi Simjc can you tell me where I can get one of them router in UK Cheers

[@simjc74]

HeDyK Keri www.netduma.com/cart/shop.php and watch their @netduma twitter feed, as they tell you when they are coming back into stock. And they sell fast, like within seconds

[@hedyk30]

I will Thx a lot

[@salageanovialin910]

hey how i can open the 192.168.88.1 ip form net duma because i cant dont open and i cant go in r1 settings

[@simjc74]

You connected by ethernet cable? If still having fundamental problems of not being able to logon to your router, head over to forum.netduma.com/ where they and the rest of the community will be able to help you. _Sim_

[@jesua005]

if i buy this,do i still need my comcast router? thanks.

[@simjc74]

+jesua005 Depends if it is a modem/router. Eitherway you can still plug the R1 into your existing router.

[@jesua005]

+simjc74 it is a modem/router thanks... One question, what happens if i play cod but im not the party leader? Like im not the one sending the party to find a match? Does it matter?

[@davieboy288]

Dude iv tryed setting up my netduma to bt infinity it will not give me a connection to the internet to set up anything on the netduma plz make a video on installing your rounter

[@simjc74]

davieboy288 I connect my netduma to another router. The Netduma forum has these guides/threads that should help: (1) BT Fibre Setup - With Openreach VDSL Modem: "forum.netduma.com/topic/315-bt-fibre-setup-with-openreach-vdsl-modem/"(2) BT Home Hub 5: "forum.netduma.com/topic/422-bt-home-hub-5/"(3) BT Home Hub 3: "forum.netduma.com/topic/432-bt-home-hub-3/"

[@beardedchefau]

Hi Sim when I check my multiplayer stat's I get 'Your network is behind a port-preserving port-symmetric NAT' what does this mean and how can I fix it?

[@simjc74]

I've never seen your error message; and guessing you are using he PC gaming host analyis feature on the duma. If so I have that all turned off due to the peformance drop I get; You will see what I mean if you turn off 'Enable deep packet processing' under Miscellaneous, and run a speedtest with it on and off.

[@beardedchefau]

I get that message on the xbox one, after I do a check multiplayer connection then do the left bumper right bumper left trigger right trigger to bring up the detailed stats

[@simjc74]

Right so if you have got upnp enabled on your router, and your setup is modem -> netduma -> xbox; I would suggest first hard reset your xb1, i.e. hold the power button (xbox logo) down on the front of the console for 10 seconds, this clears cache. Then unplug it from electric. Now turn off modem and router; wait 1 minute, makes sure ISP drops stuff. Power on just your modem, wait to its fully up, then power on your router, again wait until its fully up, and then power on your XB1. With luck, this will have sorted it.

[@beardedchefau]

simjc74 cool thanks I'll give it a go :-)

[@Nohandleneeded101]

Hi just got a duma everything connects apart from my laptop, please help

[@simjc74]

I am assuming wifi is not working. Have you enabled the wifi work around option on the miscellaneous screen or it if it is on, turn that off.

[@Nohandleneeded101]

simjc74 HI, thanks for the reply it was an issue with the HDCP all sorted now 🤣

[@geoffsayshello318]

Alright mate just came across from apocalypse channel and have a question uf u can help it will be appreciated. Can I use this router easily with my sky router?

[@simjc74]

Devilhunter -25 Hi and welcome to my channel. Curious did you find me via the old Black Ops 2 hacker video? That takes me back. Anyway getting to your question. I think you should be able too. I also heard (best check out the netduma forums) that they are working on a patch where you can swap out the sky router for a BT Open Reach modem (VDSL) and connect the Netduma R1, once it is running the new firmware. I'm not sure if the new firmware that supports this is out yet. However, found installation instructions for Sky on the forum, link follows. forum.netduma.com/topic/266-sky-fibre-sr102-black/

[@geoffsayshello318]

simjc74​ no no mate I found u via a utuber called apocalypse.hes from uk he just got a netduma and did a review type upload earlier an he mentioned you im not sure how to leave u a link but im sure u will find him if u look. Anyway thanks for advice and the extremely quick reply ill look into it asap. Many thanks oh and il drop u a like n sub for the quick reply too :-)

[@simjc74]

Thanks. I know ap0col1pse as he featured a hacker video of mine (2 years back) on his channel. I didn't know he had shouted me out in his netduma review video though. Cheers Sim

[@geoffsayshello318]

simjc74 oh right I c lol no I haven't seen that vid but ill have a look now. Yea apoc is a good bloke he actually only lives about 8miles away from me wich I thought was mad as I see him as a big utuber! Whod of thought it? lol catch u later

[@jongrillon2315]

Is the Netduma also a wireless router or can i plug my own to it?

[@simjc74]

Mario Rillon Yes it is also a wireless router, it only does 2.4Ghz. Although there is no visible antenna the signal strength is good.

[@jongrillon2315]

simjc74 Thank you very much and your videos are really informative. I will use it as reference when i get my router. i subbed as well have a good day.

[@simjc74]

Mario Rillon Well enjoy your new router when you get it, and thanks for your support. Sim

[@willman215]

So if i get 53 download and and 17 upload, what would you say i should have the congestion caps on percentage wise? I play call of duty. Also, would you know which of the two algorithm choices i should be running? Preemptive or Reactive. Thanks

[@simjc74]

willman215 I believe Netduma would recommend pre-emptive for your speeds, but my experience is pre-emptive=XB1, reactive=PS4. I always try to run with congestion control as high as possible, typically start at 95%, and then slide down if experiencing lag comp until fairness appears.

[@willman215]

simjc74 cheers

[@navarodriguez8011]

hi sim i have a question about my setup here it is how i have it my modem>netgear>netdum so my netgear is where my cellphone ,tablet, etc connects for wifi my netdum is for my consoles xbox one ,PS4 i do have my natduma on DMZ and reserved ip for it on my netgear .So do you thank its good this way ?. Because here is what happened im going to be getting a Pc to game but i went to the duma forms and asked for some help on how to setup my PC to the netduma i want to know what to have enabled on the netduma and what to disable when am gaming on my PC .So Fraser said that haveing the setup that i have right now am not able to make use of the cogestion control and advice to change my setup to modem>netduma>netgear and to put my netgear on access point mode but i dont know how to do this if you could please help with this THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR GEART MEN I THINK THE NETDUMA SHOULD PAY FOR ALL THE HELPFUL VIDEOS YOU MAKE FOR THERE PRODUCT

[@simjc74]

Right, I also would recommend Modem->Netduma->Netgear to be able to use congestion control etc. so that other people in house watching youtube, netflix etc. whilst you game do not affect you. Plug router cable into WAN port of Netduma. Then simply take ethernet cable from Netduma and put it into WAN port of your Netgear router. Same port you plug router cable into your Netgear now. Make sure Upnp is enabled on your netgear. Also on your netduma, make sure upnp forward (miscellaneous menu) is enabled, and that upnp is also enabled. Connect consoles + gaming PC to netduma. Everything else connect to netgear. Those devices that talk to netgear should see no change. Gaming on PC for netduma. So when you want to use geofilter, add your PC and select Xbox Live as the Service. Yes I know, your PC is not an xbox, but select it. Enjoy! _Sim_

[@navarodriguez8011]

ok so if am understanding right the cable that is coming from the modem right now and goes to the netgear ethernet port that cable has to go to the netduma port 1 right how about the DMZ do i leave that alone because the netduma is on the DMZ right now

[@simjc74]

The WAN port; not 1-4 ports. You can leave the DMZ alone, as if you have problems you can go back to your existing setup.

[@zombitroid84]

I have a modem/router (ADSL2+) and Im trying to get the best connection possible. Net Duma on one of their pages said you should put your modem/router into modem only mode. My question is will this speed up my connection? Is it better to have my net duma connecting to my isp or should I just let my modem router do it? Anybody have a clue what to do here? Thanks in advance guys!!

[@zombitroid84]

zombitroid84 the reason I make such a big fuss about it is because it is an absolute pain to put a modem/router into bridge mode, and transfer all of my settings to the netduma!

[@simjc74]

The Netduma is just a router so your ISP box has to connect. Putting your ISP modem/router into modem only mode if it supports it may give you the best performance especially when the next firmware update arrives. However there is no problem leaving it as is.

[@zombitroid84]

Jeez you are so fast!!!! You deserve so many more subs... Thank you Jeff

[@reyaidhi]

Can the Netduma R1 Gaming Router act a standalone internet router?

[@simjc74]

+reyaidhi What do you mean by a standalone internet router?

[@reyaidhi]

+simjc74 Like if Netduma can be used without connecting to any internet router. R1->PS4

[@simjc74]

+reyaidhi If you wish to game online it at least needs to be connected to a modem. Modem -> R1 -> PS4

[@JulianThe13]

So clearly explained. Thank you!

[@simjc74]

+Stanley lucky13 Cheers

[@TheFlexmonster]

hey Sim, can you do a video on which COD's need what settings for their lag compensation? So on COD's that had increased lag compensation I'd want to throttle down my internet speed? Thanks and I came over from Apocalypse's channel

[@simjc74]

Brian English Hi and welcome to my channel. Yes, someone else told about the Ap0cal1pse plug in his video yesterday. I feel honoured. So back to your question, I may have a video that already answers your question. Checkout my playlist callled "Call of Duty Lag Compensation Guides", link follows kzbin.info/aero/PL7Xb6-ljaJ0Cx2cRSlOaPhYKJjVkMUYHS It covers my old throttling techniques via TP-Link routers, and also there is like a sub-series within this playlist called Netduma On Test. Shows you what settings I've used within each COD that I've tested so far. More videos will be coming naturally. :D

[@gavinmcguinness2811]

HELP PLEASEE..... This might sound stupid but is the netduma r1 JUST a router or is it a router modem combo please help I would really like to purchase this router but need to know if I need to buy a modem aswell

[@simjc74]

Gavin McGuinness The netduma r1 is just a router. So that means you either need to buy a modem, OR plug the netduma into an existing modem/router that you have, and then connect your gaming machine/console to the netduma. Hope that helps.

[@MamboB]

I just bought the netduma snd it has shipped. I am gonna do a VPN setup and a two router network install. I don't care for COD but because of the easy network prioritization and me getting ddos'd all the time, i purchased this. I will comment again my findings once i get it setup

[@simjc74]

Mambo B I've not needed to play around with VPN. Will interested to know how it all goes.

[@Chris-lh9nt]

Is their other way to buy it or just on online?

[@simjc74]

Only on online as far as I know, as they are a small company but now ship worldwide as far as I know.

[@jesussnipes4914]

simjc74 still your primary gaming router?

[@simjc74]

Sgt Greco Yes, I still use the Netduma R1 as my primary gaming router.

[@capellix4191]

hi does it work with virgin super hub

[@simjc74]

***** It is designed to pretty much work with anything. If you can find a modem only mode on your superhub then yes it will definitely work. Otherwise you plug one cable for your superhub into the R1, and then all other cables into R1.

[@rizzeerizz8985]

if i party up with all my buddies do they benefit from my netduma too?

[@simjc74]

+rizzee rizz Yes providing your are the party leader.

[@lester6836]

does this modem work for all country?

[@simjc74]

+Lester Choon Hoong It is a router which you can either connect to your existing router, modem/router, or a supported modem. So it should work.

[@lester6836]

+simjc74 tq for the information

[@scottlandb6579]

Are you the same guy that put the youtube video out on making music through garage band? Sound very much the same and thats not me being microaggressive. I am certain you are the same guy though. That video was the best.

[@simjc74]

+Daniel Scott Nope. But thanks!

[@salageanovialin910]

yea i try look there but no one online but ty for your time maybe i wil have luck monday

[@simjc74]

+Salagean Ovi Alin leave a post on the forum. There are lots of active users who will try to help you.

[@PrideComet]

so you work for netduma ( presuming your a networker) but you still use dmz?!?! righttt

[@simjc74]

Nope. I have no affiliation with Netduma whatsoever. If you watch my earlier videos prior to that, people would have said I worked for TP-Link, but I do not. Either way I do not use a DMZ, and never have done.

[@PrideComet]

simjc74 ahh my bad bro

[@jongrillon2315]

My geofilter page wont even load @simjc74 it'll say it timed out because its taking too long to load.

[@simjc74]

+jong Rillon I am guessing you have rebooted the Netduma from the miscellaneous page.

[@jongrillon2315]

It wont load the regular interface where it shows the geofilter.

[@simjc74]

+jong Rillon browser cleared cache, cookies.

[@HomesyLad]

Do you need to pay monthly If I get this?

[@simjc74]

This is just a router, you buy it once. There is no subscription fee.

[@marathomas4807]

Is a PC mandatory for setup?

[@simjc74]

I believe today's consoles PS4/XB1 are powerful enough to set one of these up via ethernet cable. I know other subs log onto theirs via consoles. I cannot test at this time, as just moved, and stuff is in boxes...

[@MrIrrepressible]

I have netduma and I get connected to a dedicated server in the south east uk. I always have bad games with the dedicated server. When I traced the dedicated server, it traced all the way to the east coast usa. worst of all you cannot block dedicated servers on netduma

[@simjc74]

+IrrepressibleGuile Mr Irrepressible Indeed you cannot block dedicated servers. The only thing you can do is move your geofilter to try and avoid the terrible dedis. The traceroute thing has never worked for me, but I expect that is because it is sitting behind my primary router at present.

[@MrIrrepressible]

you say u have a 18ms ping, but where are u pinging to?

[@simjc74]

+IrrepressibleGuile Mr Irrepressible Local server in my country available via pingtest.net

[@Mpp4war]

Great work -Thanks

[@simjc74]

Mpp4war Thank you very much.

[@Guuy]

umm i have 9 jitter what should i do?

[@simjc74]

+OMGitsMist So did you test to multiple servers in your area? Different times of days can alter this. Are you adsl, cable, fibre? What kind of speeds do you get? Ultimately line quality and your ISP are the things that influence this.

[@Guuy]

simjc74 The second time i did it i got a 2 jitter

[@simjc74]

OMGitsMist Cool. Nice to hear.

[@Joshua3d47]

Every time I try to connect my ps4 to my netduma I get an error code and my their isn't a light next to the wifi logo but I have everything plugged in. Help me lol

[@Joshua3d47]

* and their isn't

[@simjc74]

+Joshua3d47 Right. Have you tried plugging in an ethernet cable direct? When you do wifi, you have confirmed wifi is enabled on the netduma and you are using the correct SSID and password etc? Just asking the basics to try to narrow the problem down.

[@Joshua3d47]

+simjc74 yeah I have my netduma plugged into my Verizon router and and I'm using the right ssid and password but when I try to use my netduma on my phone nothing loads and I get an error code on my ps4

[@simjc74]

+Joshua3d47 Okay so you got your verizon ethernet cable plugged into the WAN port of the netduma? On the device manager page of the netduma you can see a WAN IP address that is similar to other IPs the verizon dishes out? Settings->upnp page, upnp enabled? Settings->Miscellaneous, Enable upnp forwarding is ticked?

[@simjc74]

+simjc74 Also is Enable wifi work-around on this miscellaneous page enabled? If so try unticking it.

[@navarodriguez8011]

sim so I went ahead and did what you guys recommend but now I have no Ethernet

[@simjc74]

Did you go onto the WAN page, and configure your login details etc. Look at your netgear for pointers. Good luck! _Sim_

[@navarodriguez8011]

no i didnt am such a noob with all of this sorry . So the cables i dont have to miss with ? sorry sim if your busy and you dont have time right now its ok thanks for trying to help this noob anyways bro

[@simjc74]

It was like 1am my time. I hope you have managed to get it working.

[@ashleyowens7705]

just the netduma really need help as cannot get off strict nat ????

[@simjc74]

So I assume you don't have a netduma. Make sure you enable Upnp on your router, and reserve an IP address for your gaming machine under the DHCP settings. Rebooting both should then clear that problem. If you have a basic router, you may have to do port forwarding.

[@RADDY1993]

Hi m8, i just ordered my Netduma and am running this router (www.asus.com/uk/Networking/DSLAC68U/) on sky fibre. Am i correct in thinking i just plug my Netduma into my ASUS and give the Netduma a ip reservation and place it in the DMZ on the ASUS. Next just plug my PS4 into the Netduma and run all other devices through the ASUS. Also i am at the moment throttling my up and down to my PS$ in my ASUS, do i not need to do this once i have the Netduma installed or do i just disable it on my ASUS and throttle it through my Netduma.

[@simjc74]

RADDY 1993 Yes plug netduma into asus and give your netduma a reserved ip address. Now if you are only connecting your game consoles to your netduma, and keeping all other networking devices (tablets/PCs etc.) on your asus then you may wish to put some sort of throttling (no massive) into place so that anyone streaming movies etc. will not spoil your gaming experience. As your PS4 will be connected to the netduma, you have throttle controls via the IP flood page. Just do not throttle your netduma on your asus.

[@RADDY1993]

simjc74 Thanx for the reply, yes i am only connecting my PS4 to the Netduma (wired) so i will disable the QOS on my ASUS and just use your recommended Up and Down throttle speeds (1024 up) and (380 down) in the Netduma. I only have my PC and Sky+ box conected to my ASUS so i should not really need to throttle those.

[@simjc74]

RADDY 1993 You can only throttle using percentages of up and down on the netduma. Now with the host being within your georegion you specify you should hopefully not have to throttle so hard, but there are lag days where you will need to throttle hard. :(

[@1shadysoldier]

bought a Netduma had the technician skype with me and found out it benefited me In now way , they said it couldn't improve my ping anymore then it already was , my opinion don't buy this router unless you have ghetto internet , if your internet is good you don't need it

[@aidanadams4370]

I think I'm going to buy one just because my internet is trash and could use all the help it could get.

[@SL1CKSHOT.]

why is my geo filter saying im on the west coast of usa when im in the south of uk lol

[@simjc74]

+TheREALT3K9 Just reposition your home location. When mine was connected up to another router, if defaulted to Australia. However, when plugged into a modem, it should give you the right location, unless it is a new fancy IP address which is a block of IPs currently designated as USA. :)

[@ashleyowens7705]

sorry got a netduma had to put my super hub into modem mode

[@simjc74]

Cool. Glad you got it sorted. My optimisation guide should also help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojUc4ucgK2NqbM

[@joeycage8252]

I thought it was Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden

[@ahmedmahdi4367]

great video

[@simjc74]

Ahmed Mas I know, I know. Hopefully soon.

[@iainfraser8194]

Hi Alex, saw your comment. It sounds to me like you have upgraded to 1.02.6 but not turned on strict mode. I can't put a link in this comment or it will think its spam. But if you're having any issues at all please post on forum. Its at forum dot netduma dot com!

[@alexhernandez49]

Hey bro. I have the strict mode on and per Fraser he said to set the geo filter below 1000km and hit the snap button. Yesterday I pinged the host and I think they had 50ms ping and it was jittering. I will go to the forum and post.

[@iainfraser8194]

***** Thanks man, you can still get occasional hosts that have bad ping. If it consistently happens it could be local congestion so we need to use the anti-flood to fix it. Worse case scenario is problem with ISP. Either way we can help or point you in the right direction(i.e. call your ISP) :)

[@fretbuckel7324]

I think I need myself a netduma roota

[@simjc74]

Yes they come in two flavours. A roota and a row-tur. ;)

[@oviingerasovi3977]

hey you are the only one to respond but no one know how to open this router i dont belive this no formjm.help no mwmbwrs help no one why is so complicate why the write the ip if dont work so i qil return this i pay 150 pounds for nothinf

[@xgginsanefox4704]

Sound quality sucks. Extremely annoying.

[@mrreket6309]

lol

[@dumaarmylukasz5408]

As always tumb up and thx i notice you are not using strict mode?

[@simjc74]

Lukasz Malankowski Thanks man. Yeh just spent the past 5 days (free time wise) putting this video together. Waited for the cloud update to settle, and then I will test and bring another video I'm sure.