having a same problem here.
connecting from SoCal/LA, network connected via router.
i was able to create char and played char for couple minutes after numerous tries…
logged off and tried to connect for 2 days nows.. it just wont let me.
about 5 devices/pc connected to my router. there is no other game issue except gw2.
ranging from aion,lol,audition,minecraft,steam… etc. =/
tried clientport -authsrv. still nothing.