Packet Loss
Packet Loss
Afternoon everyone, I need some guidance on why my computer is experiencing latency issues. It's a custom build from two years ago, and whenever I connect to Wi-Fi through any adapter, the internet works briefly but then drops intermittently, causing packet loss. During regular browsing, the problem doesn’t appear, but when I launch games—especially ones like CS:GO—I freeze every few seconds before resuming. I’ve confirmed my drivers are updated and all software is current, yet the issue persists. I’ve attached a screenshot of my CMD showing a ping test. Could anyone help identify the cause, whether it’s a software or hardware problem? Also, I switched from an old internal adapter to an Asus one, which improved performance, but I’m still unsure what might be affecting things. Thanks for your time!
It might just depend on why Ethernet is favored instead of a direct cable link. Wi-Fi tends to be less stable and can cause packet loss. Removing the internal Wi-Fi adapter could help, but it’s likely the external 2.4GHz devices nearby are still interfering—like multiple routers on the street causing disruption. I think having antennas close together might lead to signal conflicts.
Sadly, I can't rely on Ethernet connections; otherwise, I'd be stuck. My school chose to switch completely to wireless, eliminating all Ethernet ports in the dormitories.