Although my internet has not been the best, it's always been good enough. Also I use wifi internet for now since i play on a laptop.
I did get good enough ping in most places with a little amount of lag spiking (. But for the past few weeks I've been experiencing terrible internet problems. Lag spiking WAY more than usual (and more bad as well as sometimes i'm just stuck for a good second or two a lot), timed out in a couple of instances, and everything in general has been slower in terms of loading up (videos, web pages etc.)
Also I'd like to say that usually my in game performance is fine when I am not on a server with many people (like around 6, and when rocket jumping when I'm on my own and not many players around me)
But when A lot of people are on the server, or on my screen doing actions I start lag spiking like crazy now. I'm not sure what to do exactly and I don't want to exactly pay more since my internet has done fine in the past. Any help is appreciated
Although my internet has not been the best, it's always been good enough. Also I use wifi internet for now since i play on a laptop.
I did get good enough ping in most places with a little amount of lag spiking (. But for the past few weeks I've been experiencing terrible internet problems. Lag spiking WAY more than usual (and more bad as well as sometimes i'm just stuck for a good second or two a lot), timed out in a couple of instances, and everything in general has been slower in terms of loading up (videos, web pages etc.)
Also I'd like to say that usually my in game performance is fine when I am not on a server with many people (like around 6, and when rocket jumping when I'm on my own and not many players around me)
But when A lot of people are on the server, or on my screen doing actions I start lag spiking like crazy now. I'm not sure what to do exactly and I don't want to exactly pay more since my internet has done fine in the past. Any help is appreciated
Have you tested if it's the Wi-Fi by trying Ethernet?
Have you tested if it's the Wi-Fi by trying Ethernet?
I think a number of us have faced this at some point in TF2. Sometimes it's just a network issue that hopefully goes away over time. I recommend making sure your laptop is not overheating and is plugged in while playing. I remember that was one thing spiking my ping during summers back when I had a laptop. Additionally try and place your wireless router nearby or at least above you elevation wise. WiFi connection is better travelling down than up if I remember. Good luck
I think a number of us have faced this at some point in TF2. Sometimes it's just a network issue that hopefully goes away over time. I recommend making sure your laptop is not overheating and is plugged in while playing. I remember that was one thing spiking my ping during summers back when I had a laptop. Additionally try and place your wireless router nearby or at least above you elevation wise. WiFi connection is better travelling down than up if I remember. Good luck
watch if discord is active (or ts3 or mumble)
also u can use task manager
watch if discord is active (or ts3 or mumble)
also u can use task manager
the301stspartanHave you tested if it's the Wi-Fi by trying Ethernet?
My Ethernet works fine at least. However I'm still concerned about what happened to my Wi-Fi because it was working much better just recently than nowadays.
ThecomI think a number of us have faced this at some point in TF2. Sometimes it's just a network issue that hopefully goes away over time. I recommend making sure your laptop is not overheating and is plugged in while playing. I remember that was one thing spiking my ping during summers back when I had a laptop. Additionally try and place your wireless router nearby or at least above you elevation wise. WiFi connection is better travelling down than up if I remember. Good luck
My Laptop is always plugged in and it lag spikes regardless of heat. Sadly I can't move my router to a higher place but I play near my router so it shouldn't be that big of an issue.
ToRRHiPwatch if discord is active (or ts3 or mumble)
also u can use task manager
How does that exactly affect me? what should i do if it is/is not active?
[quote=the301stspartan]Have you tested if it's the Wi-Fi by trying Ethernet?[/quote]
My Ethernet works fine at least. However I'm still concerned about what happened to my Wi-Fi because it was working much better just recently than nowadays.
[quote=Thecom]I think a number of us have faced this at some point in TF2. Sometimes it's just a network issue that hopefully goes away over time. I recommend making sure your laptop is not overheating and is plugged in while playing. I remember that was one thing spiking my ping during summers back when I had a laptop. Additionally try and place your wireless router nearby or at least above you elevation wise. WiFi connection is better travelling down than up if I remember. Good luck[/quote]
My Laptop is always plugged in and it lag spikes regardless of heat. Sadly I can't move my router to a higher place but I play near my router so it shouldn't be that big of an issue.
[quote=ToRRHiP]watch if discord is active (or ts3 or mumble)
also u can use task manager[/quote]
How does that exactly affect me? what should i do if it is/is not active?
Starry_NebulaeMy Ethernet works fine at least. However I'm still concerned about what happened to my Wi-Fi because it was working much better just recently than nowadays.
If it is a recent change it could be because of interference caused by a new network. If your router offers it make sure you are using 5GHz. However if you are stuck on 2.4GHz try using a program like wifi analyzer to see if the channel your network is broadcasting on is particularly cluttered.
If that doesnt work or you do not have access to your routers settings, see if any new wireless devices have been added recently nearby and try turning them off one by one.
Starry_NebulaeMy Laptop is always plugged in and it lag spikes regardless of heat. Sadly I can't move my router to a higher place but I play near my router so it shouldn't be that big of an issue.
Consider investing in a laptop cooling pad, they are USB powered stands with fans in. They helped me reduce temps when i was on a laptop
An option that was worked really well for me is powerline, worth looking into.
[quote=Starry_Nebulae]My Ethernet works fine at least. However I'm still concerned about what happened to my Wi-Fi because it was working much better just recently than nowadays.[/quote]
If it is a recent change it could be because of interference caused by a new network. If your router offers it make sure you are using 5GHz. However if you are stuck on 2.4GHz try using a program like [url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer]wifi analyzer[/url] to see if the channel your network is broadcasting on is particularly cluttered.
If that doesnt work or you do not have access to your routers settings, see if any new wireless devices have been added recently nearby and try turning them off one by one.
[quote=Starry_Nebulae]My Laptop is always plugged in and it lag spikes regardless of heat. Sadly I can't move my router to a higher place but I play near my router so it shouldn't be that big of an issue.[/quote]
Consider investing in a laptop cooling pad, they are USB powered stands with fans in. They helped me reduce temps when i was on a laptop
An option that was worked really well for me is powerline, worth looking into.
Moist_PenguinAn option that was worked really well for me is powerline, worth looking into.
But if you're in an apartment make sure to ask all your neighbors if they use it too, or some ridiculous shit could happen.
[quote=Moist_Penguin]
An option that was worked really well for me is powerline, worth looking into.[/quote]
But if you're in an apartment make sure to ask all your neighbors if they use it too, or some ridiculous shit could happen.
Moist_PenguinIf it is a recent change it could be because of interference caused by a new network. If your router offers it make sure you are using 5GHz. However if you are stuck on 2.4GHz try using a program like wifi analyzer to see if the channel your network is broadcasting on is particularly cluttered.
An option that was worked really well for me is powerline, worth looking into.
My network is sadly only 2.4GHz
Apparently a month ago my mom bought a "Wi-fi extender", but besides that nothing else seems to be around clogging my internet.
I can't really find out where to install or how to use powerline, if you can help me out with that it's would be great.
Thanks for your help so far and everyone else
[quote=Moist_Penguin]
If it is a recent change it could be because of interference caused by a new network. If your router offers it make sure you are using 5GHz. However if you are stuck on 2.4GHz try using a program like [url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer]wifi analyzer[/url] to see if the channel your network is broadcasting on is particularly cluttered.
An option that was worked really well for me is powerline, worth looking into.[/quote]
My network is sadly only 2.4GHz
Apparently a month ago my mom bought a "Wi-fi extender", but besides that nothing else seems to be around clogging my internet.
I can't really find out where to install or how to use powerline, if you can help me out with that it's would be great.
Thanks for your help so far and everyone else