Really high Ping

[ThomasRed20]

Not really sure how to demonstrate this, but I get normal ping (18ms) but then every so often the ping will go extremely high. I've had three Wifi adapters over the last few years, but always seems to come back to this eventually on this PC. Doesn't happen on my other Devices (Surface, Samsung S7). I use an external Wifi adapter as my motherboard doesn't have it built in. I use the ASUS USB-AC56.

 

Thanks for your help,

Happy to provide additional info as necessary.

[OsuMasterz]

3 minutes ago, thomasred20 said:

Not really sure how to demonstrate this, but I get normal ping (18ms) but then every so often the ping will go extremely high. I've had three Wifi adapters over the last few years, but always seems to come back to this eventually on this PC. Doesn't happen on my other Devices (Surface, Samsung S7). I use an external Wifi adapter as my motherboard doesn't have it built in. I use the ASUS USB-AC56.

 

Thanks for your help,

Happy to provide additional info as necessary.

How far is your router from your computer?

[ThomasRed20]

Downstairs, directly below this room. (Have full bar connection, along with Surface & Phone having no issues with this distance)

[LiquidTech]

Well wireless is not meant for gaming with a low ping (which is what I'm assuming you're doing). To have a very good wireless connection with low ping you need both a really good router and a good receiver. Even then don't expect to have wired connection results. Its different for handheld devices and a computer with a wireless adapter. Also, is your adapter connected on a USB 3.0 to ensure its running at its best? Maybe a PCIe adapter would work better for you.

[ThomasRed20]

Just now, XiuzSu said:

Well wireless is not meant for gaming with a low ping (which is what I'm assuming you're doing). To have a very good wireless connection with low ping you need both a really good router and a good receiver. Even then don't expect to have wired connection results. Its different for handheld devices and a computer with a wireless adapter. Also, is your adapter connected on a USB 3.0 to ensure its running at its best? Maybe a PCIe adapter would work better for you.

I have issues to the point where VoIP is cutting in & out (Discord & Skype), it surely should be able to deal with VoIP services like them, even over wireless (And yes, I have it plugged into a USB3 port)

[Mornincupofhate]

I used to play battlefield 4 and randomly would have your problem. Turns out it was just steam trying to download a game while I was playing. There's a good chance it's the same for you.

[ThomasRed20]

Just now, Mornincupofhate said:

I used to play battlefield 4 and randomly would have your problem. Turns out it was just steam trying to download a game while I was playing. There's a good chance it's the same for you.

Happens with Steam both open & closed sadly, seems to be no matter what programs I have open :'(

[Mornincupofhate]

Just now, thomasred20 said:

Happens with Steam both open & closed sadly, seems to be no matter what programs I have open :'(

How many other devices are connected to your network?

[Mornincupofhate]

I also should've asked what speeds you're paying for

[ThomasRed20]

2 hours ago, Mornincupofhate said:

I also should've asked what speeds you're paying for

30 down, 10 up, not groundbreaking, but decent 

 

[Mornincupofhate]

1 hour ago, thomasred20 said:

30 down, 10 up, not groundbreaking, but decent 

 

How many other people are using the internet at the same time as you are?

[ThomasRed20]

18 hours ago, Mornincupofhate said:

How many other people are using the internet at the same time as you are?

Most of the time none, sometimes 2, happens regardless of if I'm alone or if there in though

[Mornincupofhate]

Just now, thomasred20 said:

Most of the time none, sometimes 2, happens regardless of if I'm alone or if there in though

The only thing I can suggest is doing a malware scan on all of the machines in your home. Or switching to ethernet.

[SageOfSpice]

Mhm. I'm having some issues on an old laptop myself. It's likely the device itself, but you can ping your router from the problem computer to try and isolate the problem. In my case, it's a bit of a driver issue. There are no real compatible drivers for Windows 10, so the driver intermittently fails and restarts which results in latency spikes.

 

A normal ping should be about  1-3ms to the router. Your other devices don't have any problems going from the same location as the desktop?

[ThomasRed20]

On 05/06/2017 at 8:49 PM, SageOfSpice said:

Mhm. I'm having some issues on an old laptop myself. It's likely the device itself, but you can ping your router from the problem computer to try and isolate the problem. In my case, it's a bit of a driver issue. There are no real compatible drivers for Windows 10, so the driver intermittently fails and restarts which results in latency spikes.

 

A normal ping should be about  1-3ms to the router. Your other devices don't have any problems going from the same location as the desktop?

Yeah, I have several devices here that do work correctly, just this PC doesn't... 

[pyrojoe34]

Check the router's QoS settings and make your PC the highest priority device.