High ping
High ping
It's located inside the wall.
It's not that simple; I can't just move my setup nearer to the modem or the modem closer to the PC.
The same applies on another PC if I purchase something like this—it might improve things.
If the long cable is inside the wall, swap the other cables in the chain (wall-computer and modem-wall). Inspect the 8p8c connectors on the wall plates. Examine the connectors on the cables for any damage or cuts. Bring your computer near the modem for five minutes, then plug it in using a shorter cable and see if your ping improves. Since no one fully understands the problem, simply connecting a router and asking whether you should purchase one won’t help. Remember, troubleshooting requires eliminating possibilities and testing different parts to find the cause.
When addressing issues, consistency matters. Understanding which parts of the system are causing problems helps focus on likely causes. The original 10MS delay might differ from today’s situation and many system elements have changed. You should either go back to or mimic the earlier scenario to identify fixes, then compare outcomes with the present issue. Both challenges need solutions, but their root causes remain unclear—this is what troubleshooting aims to uncover. It’s important to test assumptions, as leaving something unresolved can keep it affecting future tests. Follow the scientific method: collect data, define the problem, test ideas, observe results, and refine your approach.