Occasional voltage surges on a single machine
Occasional voltage surges on a single machine
Hello. I've noticed some persistent internet problems over the past couple of weeks. My connection remains stable overall—around 100 Mbps upload, 10 Mbps download, and a normal ping for multiplayer games. Recently though, I've experienced sudden lag spikes only on my computer. When playing games like Elder Scrolls Online or Team Fortress 2, my ping drops briefly to a low level, then quickly rises to unusually high values, causing me to move erratically before returning to normal. Testing with the terminal shows no similar issues there. Both my laptop and PC are running Linux Mint 20, using different Wi-Fi cards: my laptop uses the built-in card, while my PC uses a TP-Link USB adapter. I'm wondering if there are other solutions besides swapping the Wi-Fi card to resolve this.
Thanks for the update. It seems the problem lies with the physical setup and available hardware. The router is far away and the Ethernet cable isn’t sufficient. Also, the PC card doesn’t work with either the laptop or phone tethering. Since using a USB connection from my phone works fine but reduces speed, it’s likely the network adapter isn’t functioning properly.
It's accurate, and there is indeed a barrier between them—more than two walls plus a ceiling, since it's actually upstairs. This configuration has functioned perfectly over the past six years. Any issues that might arise are already being handled because I tested the phone using Wi-Fi as a card and the laptop via Wi-Fi in the same location, and both performed as expected.
USB WiFi devices are often prone to overheating during heavy data transfer and can fail quickly. PCIe WiFi cards usually perform more reliably. If you have a coaxial connection from the router, using MOCA in your room is a superior option than power line adapters.