10-09-2021, 08:53 PM
LOL! The router could be going out and just pinging things on its own too. While it is doing something with whatever channel the WiModem is connected to means that it is off line during that time, which will definitely result in longer ping times. Some devices like Amazon Alexas, iPads, iPhones, home stereo systems with WiFi, DirecTV/Dish receivers, etc. that have access to your router can certainly hold off other devices.