I'm having trouble with your internet connection for gaming. Can you tell me more about the problem?
I'm having trouble with your internet connection for gaming. Can you tell me more about the problem?
I linked my PlayStation via Ethernet and the performance stayed the same. After that, I swapped out the Ethernet cable for a yellow one from the box and connected it directly to the console—same issue occurred. I’m uncertain about the cable type or the exact locations of the network and sharing center.
I’ve worked with shielded Cat5E before, so saying every Cat5E lacks protection is an exaggeration. Real-world interference from EMI can still disrupt standard Ethernet even near insulated home wiring. Damage to the cable or loss of insulation often leads to lasting performance issues. It’s straightforward—just check the cable itself. Not complicated. You rely on Windows, right? If you’re unsure, search in the Start menu. @Trevor 345 – let’s begin fresh and gather some essential details: What type of internet connection do you have? What speeds are you billed for? What is the model of your ISP device? If you have a router from your own setup behind the ISP unit, what’s its brand and version? Are there any additional network devices between your computer and the ISP device? Document the active clients on the network. Then perform a test by turning everything off and gradually reactivating one device at a time to spot latency spikes.
I'm using a wireless connection at 25 mbps with a R6300v2 Netgear Router. It's an older model, but upgrading didn't help much. All devices are turned off in the house and lag still happens. I connected the yellow cable straight from the router to my PlayStation, which means nothing outside the console can join the network.
You accessed the screen as described and attempted to adjust the NIC adapter settings. The changes you can make depend on your specific model and brand. Additionally, it’s worth noting the download speed you’re receiving from your service provider is important—300-400 Mbps is typically recommended for activities like video streaming and online gaming, according to Comcast. You mentioned your wireless connection is around 25 Mbps, which seems quite limited compared to that. It’s unlikely you’ll see much improvement with a wired setup if this is the situation.
These numbers don't seem very reliable. For instance, the maximum bitrate for a 4K film I own is around 60Mbps, which works smoothly on a 70Mbps connection. But that doesn't include compression or other factors. A general guideline would be about 100Mbps for a household with multiple users. It really depends on how many people are online and what they're doing at the same time... but you have to accept what you get if better options aren't available. If four people use the same connection, you should easily support gaming, several 1080p streams, music, and other activities without issues.
The fastest connection my ISP provides is 25 Mbps. I’m not seeing any way to get more, and online gaming runs smoothly except during occasional lag spikes. Even without anyone using the network it still causes some delays. A 25 Mbps speed is more than enough for a single user. I didn’t adjust any settings because I wasn’t sure how to use them.
I also viewed a tutorial on how pingplotter functions. They mentioned that the initial line represents your router. Your first line seems quite fine. The video explained that anything below the first line corresponds to your ISP. Based on your findings, the lines following your router appear significantly lower quality.
You could attempt contacting them to pinpoint packet loss locations, but for gaming it’s unclear just how much the ISP can influence. Beyond your modem/router, we’re discussing Border Gateway Protocol, and you have no control over data routing between you and a server except the ISP or the server’s own administrators.