As I said in the title, I followed all the directions in the resolved issues forum for error 2002, even though I've been playing for years without needing to do that. I have been trying for the better part of 5 hours now to log in to the US data centers both by clicking start, and by using the data center button and selecting the one I'm on. I've gotten 2002 errors unable to connect to lobby every time. I connect quickly and effortlessly to the EU data center and all 3 Japanese data centers.

I've checked my router firmware, I've restart my modem/router/pc, I've hardwired into the modem, I did a tracert to the data center and had no issues at all, I just can't seem to get connected. I'd appreciate any further suggestions.