[FAQ] how to lower your ping?

[splitterpoint 10,986]

''Ping'' is a simple utility that is used to check if a server is active and responding, and if it is, how long it is taking packets of information to travel from your computer to the destination server. Packets are small blocks of data (often 32 bytes of information), the sending is then are checked to ensure that the data is transfered accurately. In addition to the time statistics provided, you will also receive the IP address of your destination.

Please note, the lower the ping number, the better your connection. Anything under a 125 ping is good. It also depends on how close you are to the gaming server.

 

The amount of processes you have running won't effect your ping, in anyway. It will only change how fast the game will run on your computer. To get a better ping (a.k.a. connection speed) you need to shut off all programs using the internet. Signing off of messengers, such as XFire, AIM, etc... Also, close all of your internet browsers, like FireFox or Internet Explorer.

 

 

I'd just like to tell you that no matter what you do, You cannot lower your ping beyond a certain point. Because the laws of physics still apply to electric circuits even if you use fibre cables, the universal "constant" of 3x10⁸ m/s still exists.

AKA, Unless your neighbour or someone else in your home is getting a lower ping than you, You won't be able to lower your ping from what you already have. It is physically impossible.

 

 

Check your ping here:

 

http://www.pingtest.net/

 

 

A number of things contribute to high ping:

 

Your distance from the server; For example one of the crossfire servers is in Canada, I get 200+ ping because I live so far away from it (Australia)

Your internet connection; The faster your internet is, the lower your ping will be

Reliability; If you don't have reliably even internet you will find your ping spiking (going up alot very fast then back down)

Bandwidth; If you are taking up bandwidth by downloading something, watching youtube or browsing the web your ping will be higher

connection; A wireless connection (depending on the strength) can add 40-50 to your ping

Router; A router will also slow you down and add to your ping.

Computer; If your computer is running many programs at once or has many processes running this will slow down your ping

Antivirus; Your antivirus will want to scan all incoming packets which will slow you down so make sure you turn it of

 

 

 

Now you know what is causing the high ping we need to work on ways to fix it. First of all you want your computer running at maximum speed.

 

1. Scan your computer for viruses using your antivirus.

 

2. Now clean your registery and temp files using CCleaner

CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

 

3. Now defrag your computer using defraggler

Defraggler - File and Disk Defragmentation - Free Download

http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

 

4. Now that you have done that we are ready to get started. A good way to lower ping is by making the packets that you are sending and receiving a high priority.

 

 

5. Download an easy program called Leatrix Latency Fix http://www.leatrix.com/

 

 

 

Leatrix Latency Fix is supported on these operating systems only.

•Windows XP (SP2 or higher)

•Windows Vista (SP1 or higher) (some versions)

•Windows 7 (Some Versions)

Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows are supported.

 

 

Installation Instructions:

 

In the download, you'll find 3 script files - Install, Remove and Checker. Simply run the Install script and follow the prompts.

If you're logged into your computer with an account which doesn't have Administator privileges (or you're using Windows Vista or Windows 7 with User Account Control enabled), you'll be prompted to enter the credentials of a user account which has Administrator privileges.

 

After the installation, you should see a confirmation window. Simply do what it says and restart your computer.

 

Once you've restarted your computer, you can login to your online game with reduced latency!

 

To uninstall Leatrix Latency Fix, run the Remove script.

 

There's a Checker script included in the download which will show you a list of network interfaces which Leatrix Latency Fix has modified successfully.

 

 

 

Other programs who might help:

 

http://www.smoothping.com/

Edited December 3, 2012 by splitterpoint

[skitee 555]

~removed, no idea why I said that ._.

Edited November 30, 2012 by skitee

[splitterpoint 10,986]

Edited.

[Raphael2 3,263]

Well done Bobby :)

[splitterpoint 10,986]

Thanks, :lol:

But it's not completely written by me; I scavaged for bits and pieces around the internet.

[Raphael2 3,263]

ik, copy-paste is allowed ;)

[Aero.v2.0 1,456]

hmmm

pagerism is it ;)

[splitterpoint 10,986]

That doesn't matter.

what matters is;

is it usefull?

[CooperO 7,956]

 

is it usefull?

 

I think it is, nice job.

[Lieutenant_Me 65]

Also, close all of your internet browsers, like FireFox or Internet Explorer.

 

 

Check your ping here:

 

http://www.pingtest.net/

 

if i close my browser how i can check that link? :D

[mbanefo 2]

nice, you should be a mod

[splitterpoint 10,986]

if i close my browser how i can check that link? :D

 

Thats a different part. :)

Look at the colors.

[splitterpoint 10,986]

request; feedback if possible?

Edited December 1, 2012 by splitterpoint

[Lieutenant_Me 65]

be patient. even if someone understand what about you talking they need time to install this and try in battle. i just know that this will not help on tanki. i tried everything before 2 months, even decrease MTU (now is on 1208) but occasionally lag is still present.

 

p.s. if someone wants to try this and have a Mac -> link

[r_kilaz0 10]

meh i seen better guides to be honest but accualy the only way the main lags gonna be fixed is when tanki fixes their vacuum cleaners servers

[WookySpolf 63]

Thats a different part. :)

Look at the colors.

No! Colours not colors! (sorry, he's probably American...)

[r_AdvocatusDiaboli0 861]

I'd just like to tell you that no matter what you do, You cannot lower your ping beyond a certain point. Because the laws of physics still apply to electric circuits even if you use fibre cables, the universal "constant" of 3x10⁸ m/s still exists.

AKA, Unless your neighbour or someone else in your home is getting a lower ping than you, You won't be able to lower your ping from what you already have. It is physically impossible.

 

EDIT: I know you said this in the OP, Just wanted to let anyone that skimmed through that part know. :)

Edited December 3, 2012 by r_AdvocatusDiaboli0

[CooperO 7,956]

No! Colours not colors! (sorry, he's probably American...)

 

It is both correct and he is Dutch.. We say 'kleuren' there...

[I3loodShot 3,119]

my ping is 17 is that good

[Lieutenant_Me 65]

my ping is 17 is that good

 

ok, i see that this needs a more explanation. yes, your ping is good but what you did isnt good. you must ping other server not yours. i bet that you just click on Begin test button, right? here is explanation how to ping Perm but now Perm is not available any more. still, you may try Izhevsk (nearest city) or Moscov if you want but you will get very big ping. obviosly, net infrastructure in russia isnt so good.

[splitterpoint 10,986]

I'd just like to tell you that no matter what you do, You cannot lower your ping beyond a certain point. Because the laws of physics still apply to electric circuits even if you use fibre cables, the universal "constant" of 3x10⁸ m/s still exists.

AKA, Unless your neighbour or someone else in your home is getting a lower ping than you, You won't be able to lower your ping from what you already have. It is physically impossible.

 

EDIT: I know you said this in the OP, Just wanted to let anyone that skimmed through that part know. :)

 

Would it be a good choice if I put the orange text in the thread?

Edited December 3, 2012 by splitterpoint

[r_AdvocatusDiaboli0 861]

Sure go ahead, Would hate people to try all that and then say "I did that, My ping didn't go down. YOU LIAR!"

[Psycho 586]

I keep seing ping and thinking blackberry

 

 

[splitterpoint 10,986]

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