Why Does My Ethernet Disconnect While Gaming?

Is your laptop stationary when you're gaming, or does it move around? Sometimes movement can mess with the connection. Just something to keep in mind!

The ping to 8.8.8.8 being stable means your internet likely isn't failing when you disconnect in-game. It might be a coincidence or a fault with the cable or router port. Since you mentioned that the old cable worked without issues, it sounds like the new one might be problematic. Just my two cents!

Running a constant ping while gaming is actually a good idea for testing purposes, but it won’t fix the issue itself. You should also try testing the Ethernet wall socket and the cable; using a tester is usually inexpensive. I had a similar experience where a loose wire was causing issues, so checking for anything like that might help.

Have you thought about just switching back to your old cable if it worked fine? Seems like a simple fix! Sometimes, even new cables can have issues right out of the box. Just a thought!

Quick question: Are your parents playing around with the router settings? Are they potentially disconnecting you for gaming too much? Just throwing that out there as a possible non-tech issue!

When did this start happening? Is it a recent issue? Also, could you share the make and model of your computer, the OS version, and the router you're using? If heavy internet traffic is causing disconnections, it could be related to your Ethernet chipset or even something with your router. Specs can really help us figure this out better!