[SOLVED] Wireless lag?

GhostH · 10-08-2008, 02:19 PM

I recently change my computer from Ethernet to wireless. When playing games online I get these lag spikes that last for a second. This happens in any and every game online. Today I was playing SA-MP, a modification for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I left my computer for a few minutes and when I came back. I realised a recurring lag spike that happens in the ping monitor. I then sat down and timed this spike. I found out that ever 1:03 Seconds my ping would spike immensely.

Is there anyway to stop my wireless from doing this? I would really hate it if I had to go back to Ethernet.

Thank you for reading

**johnwill** · 10-09-2008, 01:13 PM

Some things you can try here.

For wireless connections, change the channel on the router, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US.
For wireless connections, try moving either the wireless router/AP or the wireless computer. Even a couple of feet will sometimes make a big difference.
Update the firmware to the latest version available on the manufacturer's site.
Reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure.

Many times these measures will resolve a lot of intermittent issues.

GhostH · 10-09-2008, 08:40 PM

Updateing the software solved the problem. thanks

**johnwill** · 10-10-2008, 12:14 PM

Glad it worked out.

10-08-2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
GhostH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP Home	[SOLVED] Wireless lag? I recently change my computer from Ethernet to wireless. When playing games online I get these lag spikes that last for a second. This happens in any and every game online. Today I was playing SA-MP, a modification for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I left my computer for a few minutes and when I came back. I realised a recurring lag spike that happens in the ping monitor. I then sat down and timed this spike. I found out that ever 1:03 Seconds my ping would spike immensely. Is there anyway to stop my wireless from doing this? I would really hate it if I had to go back to Ethernet. Thank you for reading

10-09-2008, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless lag? Some things you can try here. For wireless connections, change the channel on the router, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US. For wireless connections, try moving either the wireless router/AP or the wireless computer. Even a couple of feet will sometimes make a big difference. Update the firmware to the latest version available on the manufacturer's site. Reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure. Many times these measures will resolve a lot of intermittent issues. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Last edited by johnwill; 10-09-2008 at 01:16 PM.

10-09-2008, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
GhostH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP Home	Re: Wireless lag? Updateing the software solved the problem. thanks

10-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless lag? Glad it worked out. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience