when playing tf2 on my laptop, every minute and a half or so (not regular intervals, but about at that rate on average) i will experience a massive ping increase. this also happens on other games and only when im not on ethernet, so i dont think its net settings within tf2 or anything. does anyone know how to fix this or should i replace the mpci wireless card? (easy fix but 20 dollars on amazon/ebay)
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when playing tf2 on my laptop, every minute and a half or so (not regular intervals, but about at that rate on average) i will experience a massive ping increase. this also happens on other games and only when im not on ethernet, so i dont think its net settings within tf2 or anything. does anyone know how to fix this or should i replace the mpci wireless card? (easy fix but 20 dollars on amazon/ebay)
Wireless sucks no matter what wireless card you have its either LAN or you gotta stand the spikes
Wireless sucks no matter what wireless card you have its either LAN or you gotta stand the spikes
prsnWireless sucks no matter what wireless card you have its either LAN or you gotta stand the spikes
i understand wireless isnt ideal but i did not experience this to the same extent while on my old laptop.
[quote=prsn]Wireless sucks no matter what wireless card you have its either LAN or you gotta stand the spikes[/quote]
i understand wireless isnt ideal but i did not experience this to the same extent while on my old laptop.
i understand wireless isnt ideal but i did not experience this to the same extent while on my old laptop.
Try 5GHz.
Try changing wi-fi channels.
If your router supports channel scan, do that and see which channel is furthest away from busy channels.
I'd recommend either channel 1, 6 or 11 if you're on 2.4GHz. 5GHz channels shouldnt matter too much, just leave that on auto.
Try changing channel width. 40 MHz if there's not a lot of channel traffic, 20 MHz if there is a lot of traffic on the channels. Same applies for 80/40MHz if 5GHz works for you.
Restart the router and fiber optic modem (if you have DSL ask your ISP to restart the port on their end).
Move the router away from all large electric appliances, cordless phones and similar devices. Try to make sure it's high up, not obstructed, and in as open an area as possible(don't put it inside a cabinet or behind counter)
Get a better wifi router and/or better wifi reciever.
or just use an ethernet cable to solve all your problems
Try 5GHz.
Try changing wi-fi channels.
If your router supports channel scan, do that and see which channel is furthest away from busy channels.
I'd recommend either channel 1, 6 or 11 if you're on 2.4GHz. 5GHz channels shouldnt matter too much, just leave that on auto.
Try changing channel width. 40 MHz if there's not a lot of channel traffic, 20 MHz if there is a lot of traffic on the channels. Same applies for 80/40MHz if 5GHz works for you.
Restart the router and fiber optic modem (if you have DSL ask your ISP to restart the port on their end).
Move the router away from all large electric appliances, cordless phones and similar devices. Try to make sure it's high up, not obstructed, and in as open an area as possible(don't put it inside a cabinet or behind counter)
Get a better wifi router and/or better wifi reciever.
or just use an ethernet cable to solve all your problems
Try changing wi-fi channels.
If your router supports channel scan, do that and see which channel is furthest away from busy channels.
I'd recommend either channel 1, 6 or 11 if you're on 2.4GHz. 5GHz channels shouldnt matter too much, just leave that on auto.
Try changing channel width. 40 MHz if there's not a lot of channel traffic, 20 MHz if there is a lot of traffic on the channels. Same applies for 80/40MHz if 5GHz works for you.
Restart the router and fiber optic modem (if you have DSL ask your ISP to restart the port on their end).
Move the router away from all large electric appliances, cordless phones and similar devices. Try to make sure it's high up, not obstructed, and in as open an area as possible(don't put it inside a cabinet or behind counter)
Get a better wifi router and/or better wifi reciever.
or just use an ethernet cable to solve all your problems
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