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How to Fix 100% Packet Loss on Xbox

Are you experiencing a 100% or less packet loss on Xbox?

If so, you might face connection issues, lag, and latency.

You can view your packet loss by testing your network speed and statistics.

To do so, press the Xbox button > Profile & System > Settings > Network Settings > Test Network Speed & Statistics.

Addressing packet loss involves troubleshooting network issues like checking your internet connection.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the 100% Packet Loss glitch on Xbox Series X, Series S, or One and its meaning.

What is 100 packet loss on Xbox?

A 100% packet loss on Xbox means that every data packet sent from the console failed to reach its destination.

When this happens, you will face connection issues, lag, and latency.

A packet loss happens when your routing is preventing Xbox to connect to the internet.

In rare cases, a 100% packet loss occurs because your internet service provider or Xbox is down.

How to fix 100% packet loss on Xbox

To fix 100% packet loss on Xbox, you can try clearing the persistent storage or turning on QoS taggings.

You can also try clearing your alternate MAC address or using Google’s DNS.

Fix 1: Clear persistent storage

  1. Press the Xbox button and scroll to your profile icon.
  2. Settings > Devices & connections > Blue-ray.
  3. Persistent storage > Clear perisistnent storage.

Fix 2: Turn on QoS taggings

  1. Press the Xbox button and scroll to your profile icon.
  2. Settings > General > Network settings.
  3. Advanced settings > QoS tagging settings.
  4. Enable “DSCP tagging” and “WMM tagging”.
  5. Select “Restart now” followed by “Restart now” again.

Fix 3: Clear alternate MAC address

  1. Press the Xbox button and scroll to your profile icon.
  2. Settings > General > Network settings.
  3. Advanced settings > Alternate MAC address > Clear.
  4. Select “Restart” to apply the change.

Fix 4: Change DNS settings

  1. Press the Xbox button and scroll to your profile icon.
  2. Settings > General > Network settings.
  3. Advanced settings > DNS settings > Manual.
  4. Primary IPv4 DNS: 8.8.8.8.
  5. Secondary IPv4 DNS: 8.8.4.4.

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