Server List empty after refreshing 2-3 times

[Hookmcracken 2]

Really strange issue here that's been happening since I started playing (~ 2 months ago), but it's starting to get annoying. 

 

When entering the game, I can see the list of servers just fine.  However, if I click on refresh a few times (usually 3 or so), my server list will suddenly stop populating AND (this is the craziest thing) I will no longer be able to browse web pages using any browser.  I know my bandwidth is still there because I can still talk over Razer Comms to my friends.

 

After waiting for about 4-5 minutes, the issue will temporarily go away (at least until I click on refresh a few times again).

 

Any ideas on this one?  Anybody experience the same thing?

[djporternz 644]

It may seem dumb, but change the server ping in the filter to >500. Had to do this recently to get the servers to show. FWIW the pings of the displayed servers are all <200 but just don't show with the lower ping filter.

[Hookmcracken 2]

Great idea - I should have thought about doing this.  Will test this when I get back from work.

 

I'm also exploring the possibility of an issue with my router:

http://steamcommunity.com/app/221100/discussions/1/648814841623765673/

 

 

[Hookmcracken 2]

I tried increasing the ping to a huge number, but my server list still returns empty.  I occasionally get a couple of servers that do return, sometimes with good ping, but usually I get nothing.

 

The most useful piece of information here is the fact that I cannot browse the internet until the problem clears itself up (as I said, usually it takes about 4-5 min).

 

I'm looking up threads on other forums that outline issues with ranging requests/responses sent between some ISPs and some routers.  Such issues can result in disconnects, and it sounds very similar to the problem here.

 

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with problems like this?  Somebody else out there must be experiencing similar behavior.

[BlinkingRiki182 54]

I tried increasing the ping to a huge number, but my server list still returns empty.  I occasionally get a couple of servers that do return, sometimes with good ping, but usually I get nothing.

 

The most useful piece of information here is the fact that I cannot browse the internet until the problem clears itself up (as I said, usually it takes about 4-5 min).

 

I'm looking up threads on other forums that outline issues with ranging requests/responses sent between some ISPs and some routers.  Such issues can result in disconnects, and it sounds very similar to the problem here.

 

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with problems like this?  Somebody else out there must be experiencing similar behavior.

 

Disable your routers firewall (sometimes also called SIP). This will help to a certain extent.

The problem is that the game requests the server list and gets flooded with UDP packets from the found servers resuling in your router getting overwhelmed (essentially you are getting a denial of services effect).

This is caused by poor socket programming. The best way to fix this is to buy a router able to handle as many connections as possible (big NAT table).

Ofcourse the devs could save us a few bucks if they actually pay attention to all the posts about this problem and address their (or someone elses) poor programming (or just come up with an adequate solution by using different topology if the engine has been poorly written, they have no excuse for this monstrosity) instead of introducing cowboy hats.

[lucasnox 0]

i have this identical problem, and so from what ive seen so do many other people, the problem is even there when i try to go to my favourites or history tab and it doesn't populate

only time i get servers listed is if i restart dayz which is incredibly annoying

[Apple Monster 6]

Yeah it's pretty bullshit to me.  Any resolution to this?