ping lag spikes
ping lag spikes
hello everyone, recently i've observed a consistent lag every 7-10 seconds during gameplay. this issue started over the past few days while playing warcraft. it seems i didn't install any new windows updates recently, and no programs have been downloaded. in the command prompt, when i run ping, i see several speeds like 33ms, 41ms, and 22ms, but then it jumps to over 1000ms. i've tried everything: reinstalling my usb wifi adapter, adjusting network settings, resetting the game ui, and more. most of you might suggest switching to a wired connection, but i'd prefer if possible. currently, i'm using 5ghz wifi with a ping of around 14ms for 20mb down and 10mb up. any advice would be greatly appreciated. thank you all.
They likely had server issues then. Test on another machine to check if the problem persists, or consult a nearby friend who might share similar lag experiences for better insight.
I recommend switching to a different wireless channel on the 5GHz band. Although interference is less likely there, it's still possible for nearby devices to use the same frequency. Additionally, I understand that in the US some 5GHz bands overlap with weather radar systems, which could lead to problems. Regarding your USB adapter, my view is that all these options are subpar. I prefer PCI Express connections and have never experienced any issues with them. My next move would be to install updated drivers. Also, keep in mind that Ethernet isn't the only solution—power line adapters and MOCA adapters might also work well.
Thanks for your patience. I reached out to Blizzard (the creators of Warcraft) and had a live chat with an agent. He suggested using a program called winMTR, connecting to their server, running it for 10 minutes while playing, and then sending the generated log file. They confirmed my connection seemed normal. He also recommended resetting the game UI, which I did, but still no improvement. I suspect there might be a small setting adjustment needed—either that or it will resolve itself over time. Not entirely sure yet.
I used an Android app named wifi anylizer to check which networks were on which channels during setup. I chose the last crowded channel and got solid internet speed. However, I noticed lag in games and while running ping commands in the command prompt, but not when using speedtest.net.
This app identifies Wi-Fi networks, but other devices operating on the 5 Ghz band aren't picked up. Things like weather radar and cordless phones fall through the cracks. That's how WiFi works—it can be reliable one moment and unreliable the next. I'm relieved I fixed the internet connection so I didn't have to deal with it again.
I made the adjustment, it was only one change I needed. It was in the command prompt using netsh wlan, I just had to disable auto configuration.