Question from user
Hello.
Tell me, how can I lower the high ping in the game World of Warcraft? When you just run and kill mobs, everything is fine, but when you start fighting with other people, the game takes a long time to respond to my clicks. Ping ranges from 200 to 300 ms.
I tried to clean Windows, optimize, but it still did not help. Can anything else be done?
All the best!
In general, this is just one question out of dozens. All users who play online games: tanks, WOW, Counter-Strike, etc., I think that more than once or twice faced lags and delays (i.e. the ping has become very high) during the game.
In this article I will give the main points on what ping depends on, how to find it out, and how you can lower it. I think the note will be of interest to all fans of network games.
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What is it: important points
To begin with, so that everyone understands everything correctly, I will give my definition of ping (simple and concise π).
ping is the time taken to send a "piece" of data from your computer to another, and receive a response from it.
To exaggerate completely: if you ask a question to a person and get an answer from him - then the time from the beginning of the question to the end of the answer to it - this will be the ping.
Ping is usually measured in mi-seconds(ms or ms). Games often write in English: Latency or Ping.
It goes without saying that the higher the ping - so much the worse for you: your reaction in the game will leave the best until you press the button and it will work - a significant amount of time will pass, which means that you can simply be won for it. This is especially noticeable in active games where a good reaction is needed.
How to determine the ping to the server
ping- magnitude changeable in real time, and besides, it will be different for different servers. Those. ping to one server can be 100ms, and to another 500ms.
Most often, you need to know the ping to one or two servers. It is unlikely that you are interested in this value to all servers without exception ...
To find out the ping - you need a server (or its domain name, for example, website ).
To check which applications are loading the network - open the task manager (key combination Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and look at the "network" column (sort the load by it).
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Important!
It is possible that specifically in your apartment there will be no extraneous load on the network - but your provider's Internet channel will be loaded by other users (you are not the only one living in a house and a district π).
This is especially noticeable in the evening hours, when everyone is at home and the load on the network increases. Recommendations regarding the Internet provider are relevant here (see paragraph 1 above).
6) Problem with the driver for the network card
Drivers can be of great importance for the operation of the network adapter. (in principle, as well as on any other equipment).
For example, on my work laptop, after I took down the drivers installed by Windows by default and installed them from the device manufacturer's website, the Wi-Fi connection speed increased by 1.5 times!
In general, the topic with drivers is quite extensive, below I will give a couple of links to articles from which you will learn how to find drivers correctly and how to update them.
7) Is the computer loaded at 100% with extraneous tasks?
Perhaps your online game slows down not because of ping, but due to the fact that, for example, there is a high load on the processor and it simply does not have time, it freezes.
This can also be observed with a high load on the hard drive, RAM. I analyzed all this in detail in an article about computer brakes, and I recommend that you familiarize yourself with it for diagnosing and optimizing the operation of your Windows OS.
8) Package Scheduler Setup (Windows Tweaking 1)
Package Scheduler QoS(or QoS Packet Manager) by default reserves a certain share of the Internet channel for operating system updates, sending statistics, Email etc.
Sometimes this reservation reaches 10-20% of the channel capacity, what do you agree, not a little?! Therefore, it is logical that it must be disabled ...
How to do it:
- go to the local group policy editor - for this you need to click Win+R, enter into the line "Open" gpedit.msc and press Enter;
- then go to the section: Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Network/QoS Packet Scheduler (or QoS packet manager);
- then move the slider to position "Enabled" and set the value to "0". Save settings and restart PC.
Note: not on every Windows versions you can open the group policy editor settings (in initial and home versions - this option is disabled).
8.1) Installing the Leatrix Latency Fix script (Windows 2 fine-tuning)
This is a script (by the way, it was written by a fan World games of Warcraft) is designed to remove the delay in the response of the system to the processing of packets (in Windows, this does not work by default!). As a result, the confirmation is sent immediately, which reduces the delay somewhat.
By the way, this can be done without special scripts - but you have to rummage through the registry for a long time (which not everyone can). And such a program works in auto-mode, it is easy to use, no installation is required. What else is needed? π
After downloading the script, extract the archive and run the executable file (requires administrator rights).
- offer to install Install) - install and restart the computer;
- suggestion to remove Remove) - if so, it's better not to touch it, then the changes have already been made to the registry (by clicking on Remove- you will return the settings to their original state).
9) Firewall and antiviruses
Another point that I would like to focus on is the work of an antivirus and a firewall (often they are combined into one protective program called an antivirus).
By default, the firewall is suspicious of unfamiliar programs and, by default, asks you whether to give access to the network to a particular program.
All these checks often affect how games work. I recommend: either add the game to the list of trusted applications, or for the duration of the game disable firewall(Yes, and antivirus). Fortunately, many modern antiviruses already have a game mode ...
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How to prevent any program from accessing the Internet, .
10) Installing spec. utilities that increase the priority of games
And lastly, there are now quite a few utilities that can set maximum priority for the game (during launch), free up RAM, close unnecessary processes - thus, all PC resources will be used for the game (and not for extraneous tasks).
Thanks to this, it is possible not only to reduce a few pings, but also to speed up the game itself. I talked about such utilities in one of my previous articles, link below π.
I hope that after taking a set of measures, your ping will become lower.
Now it becomes even easier to check the quality of the connection. The built-in tools of modern routers significantly expand the user's capabilities. You can get connection quality statistics using the built-in tools of Wi-Fi routers, do ping (ping) and traceroute (traceroute) from a Wi-Fi router by connecting to a Wi-Fi router, even from a phone via a wireless connection. How to check the quality of the connection to the Internet through a router, and what is ping and tracing.
What is a ping to a site or to an IP from a Wi-Fi router?
ping utility, which can be run on Windows and Linux systems using the command line , shows statistics (packet travel time to / from the specified IP and percentage lost packages, i.e. pieces of information lost along the way). This utility can be run both on a computer and on some routers, especially if it is not possible to use a computer.
What do we need to check?
Have tablet, phone (smartphone) with Wi-Fi and internet browser. Then, it is required enter the settings of the Wi-Fi router. To do this, you need in the address bar the Internetbrowser to enter the address 192 .168 .0 .1 or 192 .168 .1 .1 . Then you need to enter in the "username" and "password" fields, your own name and password, in order to get into the Wi-Fi router settings. The default is usually admin and admin .We carry out ping with a Wi-Fi router from TP-LINK
For example, was taken TP-LINK tl-wr841nd like most routers from this company, it supports the ping and traceroute utilities. In the settings of the router in the tab " System tools"-" Diagnostic". Opposite "Diagnostic Tool:" select "Ping" or " Traceroute".
Then in the field "IP Address / Domain Name:" enter the address of the site with which we will check the connection. You can also change the parameters of the ping utility. "Ping Count :" is the number of packets to be sent, usually set to 100 . "Ping Packet Size" - this is the size of the sent packet, the larger it is, the more so on the network, the maximum value is 1472. "Ping Timeout" is not so important, you can leave it alone.
To start ping, click the "Start" button.
In the "Diagnostic Results" area, you can observe the result.
The line "Packets : Sent = 100 , Received = 100 , Lost = 0 (0 % loss )" indicates that 100 packets were sent and 100 packets were received, loss is 0%. And if there are problems with the network, then Lost will be equal to more than 2.
Ping on an ASUS Wi-Fi router
Again, not all older ASUS RT router firmware contains the ability to use network utilities. Therefore, we advise you to update the firmware of the router if you do not find this functionality there. Let's get started.
It is required to enter the address 192 .168 .1 .1 in the address bar of the Internet browser. Then you need to enter "username" and "password" to enter the settings. Usually , unless intentionally changed , these are admin and admin . In the window that appears, select "Network tool" from the menu, in the "Method" drop-down list, you can select the utility you want to use. In the "Target" field, enter the address of the resource with which you are checking the connection. To the "Count" field - the number of packages.
In the window below the parameters you will see statistics similar to the one we described for TP -LINK .
That's all, just ask
Every modern child living with video games, and an adult too, must have repeatedly come across such a concept as βpingβ. It is also an integral part of the computer networks being established by the master. Next, we will consider in more detail what this concept means and how to reduce ping in order to optimize game process or network performance.
What is ping and how to check it
Ping is the time interval during which one information packet is transmitted from the client to the server and returned. Associating this process with real life, we can say that ping is like the time spent on the transition from home to the store and back. The store is the server and the person is the client. The unit of measure is millisecond (ms).
To determine the Windows OS ping, it is enough to enter the command line by entering the cmd command in the Run menu, which is called by the WIN + R key combination, or the Start menu search bar.
Then, you need to enter the βpingβ command and, separated by a space, specify the address of the remote machine / site, the connection to which will be checked.
As you can see in the screenshot, the basic information allows you to see the average value and determine the presence of its sharp changes with a poor connection.
How to reduce ping - actual ways
There are a number of basic actions during which the user may come up with the idea that the ping value should be reduced in relation to the connection to a particular server / site. Of course, this is necessary when it comes to playing online video games, where it greatly affects how the player's battle progresses. It may also be required when setting up an integral computer network where a quality connection is simply indispensable.
If it is excessively high or constantly "jumps" in relation to any of the directions of the client connection to the server, then the problem may be as follows:
- Bad internet connection. It is corrected as follows: the method of connecting to the network changes (the modem changes to a direct cable connection or another), the provider changes if the low-quality connection is its flaw, the tariff is updated to increase the bandwidth allocated to the channel client.
- Outdated network card driver. Everything is quite simple - it must be updated by downloading the necessary files from the manufacturer's website or any other thematic resource.
- Viruses, autoload list, loaders. All of the above can have a negative impact on the speed of the network. Naturally, the system needs to be cleaned of viruses, the autoload list should be adjusted, leaving only the necessary, loaders should be disabled at the time of the game or any other actions related to connecting to a specific server. The latter is especially true for torrent clients, which, when downloading, can "clog" the entire Internet channel allocated to the user.
You can also make certain changes to the system registry, but you should do this with caution, remembering that the consequences of the actions performed with the registry are sometimes quite difficult to fix.
Having launched the registry with the βregeditβ command entered in the same paragraphs as for the command line, you must do the following:
Non-existent parameters can be created, but, again, we remind you that it is better to entrust such changes to a specialist who feels confident when setting up system registry configurations. All these actions will help reduce, but be careful.
How to reduce ping on the modem
People who use 3G modems to connect to the Internet are a separate category of users. The problem with working with such equipment is that they pick up the signal from mobile towers of various operators, but this signal itself can be blocked by anything. All actions to improve the operation of the 3G modem and reduce ping require an increase in the power of the device itself.
Experienced players and experts in working with such devices recommend the following ways to amplify the signal:
Each of these actions will positively affect the speed of the Internet and significantly reduce ping. You can check the connection level through the MDMA (Mobile Data Monitoring Application) application, which, after downloading and running, will determine the connected modem (maybe not the first time), and then give the signal quality value in dbm units. Dynamic reading of information in real time with a delay of 5-30 seconds will determine the best place to place the modem.
How to reduce ping in games
Finally, we come to the most important stage, since the decrease in online games worries users the most, because poor Internet connection and other defects affect their success in battles. Let's consider making the necessary settings using the example of two very popular games: World Of Tanks and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
How to reduce ping in CS:GO
When playing CS GO, you can change the ping by all the means described above, as well as by correctly making changes to the launch parameters. To do this, you need to enter the library of games of the STEAM platform and select CS GO in it. Further actions are shown in the screenshot.
In the window that opens, click "Set launch options" and in the line that appears, enter the values ββshown in the screenshot.
Also, to launch the competitive mode, it is recommended for the player to indicate the optimal ping to the game so that it does not select a server for him more than a certain bar, if this, of course, is possible. To do this, in the menu "Settings" - "Game Options", you must set the slider to the minimum value.
How to reduce ping in World Of Tanks
A feature of World Of Tanks is that the game is played on a large number of servers, each of which is located regionally in different places. Below is the geographical location of the main servers from the Russian cluster of the game.
You can control it by installing a special game modification or software, such as WOT Pinger.
With the help of this software, you can track the most optimal servers for the game and use them exclusively.
Thus, we can conclude that ping has a significant impact on the performance of certain servers/sites. To reduce it, you can use any of the above methods. You can also contact specialists who will make the necessary settings for the system and specific applications, significantly speeding up the computer / laptop. It is recommended to order the same setting from the provider, where the user will be able to tell what high-speed Internet access tariff will be much more profitable for him.
Probably the worst dream of any avid gamer is big ping in Game. And how to lower it is one of the main questions in such a situation.
What are pings? This is the time it takes for a special ECHO packet to travel from the computer to the server. Online Games(World of Tanks, Warface, CS, etc.) and back. It's best to play when it's low. With high ping, playing is bad and everything slows down. If it's too big, it's impossible to play. There are delays, which in the language of gamers are called "lags". What can be done and how to be in this case ?!
First you need to determine which ping is good, which is normal, and which is bad. Well, everything is simple - the lower the indicator, the better. On average, a good ping is considered to be up to 30-40 milliseconds. From 40 ms. up to 100ms, depending on the game, is considered normal. But above a hundred, the indicator is considered bad. But here again, light and uncomplicated online games can work fine even at high values ββ(for example, the old "Contra"), while the same Dota or Warface will start to "lag" wildly.
There are two kinds of factors that affect the response speed - which depend on your equipment and which depend on the provider. How to determine "Where to dig"?
From this trace, you can immediately see that the problems begin immediately, already on the subscriber's equipment, namely on the home router or modem:
And the following trace shows the appearance of significant delays on the 4th hop, that is, already on the provider side:
For reference - all points after the first, that is, after your equipment, this is already the responsibility of your telecom operator.
If the problem is on your side:
First of all, exclude any third-party load on the communication channel. Do not be surprised that the ping is high if at this time you are downloading two or three films from the Internet. Disable the torrent client and any other file sharing programs. Check if any application is downloading a large archive with updates.
The second thing that can significantly affect the response speed is a firewall, also known as a firewall. Try adding the game to the exclusion list in order to lower the ping. For the sake of experiment, you can try to turn it off altogether and take a measurement.
If you have a router and you are connected to it via WiFi, then try connecting via cable and see if there is a difference. The fact is that sometimes, for various reasons, the speed of the wireless network can drop significantly, due to which the connection becomes unstable and even packets can be lost. A cable connection can completely eliminate this scenario.
Also, sometimes it helps to slightly reduce the ping by placing the IP of the computer in the demilitarized zone DMZ in the router settings. Due to this, most of the packets are sent directly to the computer, without being filtered by the router's firewall.
Ping increases on the provider side:
If there are any problems on the side of your telecom operator, then in this case there are only two ways out to lower the ping in Warface, Worlds of Tanks or another game.
1. Communication with technical support
This path can only give a result if the high ping starts already at the second or third step of the trace, that is, the reason is in the line or access equipment.
For example, if you are connected using ADSL technology, then it makes sense to apply for the inclusion of a special Fast Mode on the port. It turns off the error correction mode, due to which the speed of the passage increases slightly. But it won't work to lower the pings too much.
If you are connected via fiber (FTTB, GPON), then it is unlikely that anything can be done at all. And so it remains to wait. Perhaps this is caused by a failure of the network equipment and the next couple of days the malfunction will be eliminated and the ping will become normal.
2. Change provider
If the trace to the game server is very large (12 steps or more), then it makes sense to follow friends connected to other telecom operators and start tracing. Providers usually use different trunk channels and you can choose the one who will have the shortest trace and the smallest ping. Most often, by the way, this is the only working way to reduce ping and achieve a high-quality and comfortable level of network game operation.