I cant play a match without being kicked within 20 seconds. The error title that shows up states 'Kicked from server: EAC kicked: Authentication Timed Out (1/2)"
"Kicked from server: EAC kicked: Authentication Timed Out (1/2)"
I'm having the same problem, not running AV except for Windows Defender.
It seems to always happen to me when I select a flashhider on my rifle, not sure if that's related or just a coincidence of time.
OK, yah, definitely a coincidence of timing on the equipment screen.
Sandstorm did create a second entry in Windows Firewall with separate settings, but changing that didn't help. The game was running fine for me for several hours until I started having this problem.