High Ping

[cheiften98]

Its only recently ive started getting high ping in a few games. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, Player Unknowns Battlegrounds and Insurgency. 

Starcraft yesterday i had 50 ping and same today.

im joining servers that are close to me and they say 70 ping on the server browser but i get 200+

i really just want to play some online games  

its only recently so i dont understand.

[rheyL]

try to contact your internet service provider... and tell them about your problem... 

[cheiften98]

Just now, rheyL said:

try to contact your internet service provider... and tell them about your problem... 

ye i just did a speed test and i have 84 ping. i was getting 16 when everything was ok.  ima email them now.

[Bartb56]

check if there is a update for your router/ restart your router or contact your isp

[cheiften98]

i just did it again and got 34. 

[cheiften98]

just emailed my service provider. just having a hard time recently and wanted to play some games  

[toastythomas]

There's multiple issues that can cause a sudden decline in overall internet quality.

1. Your router needs a firmware update. Here's a guide to navigate to your router's page and from there you can check if you need to update your router's firmware.
2. Your ISP is throttling your internet connection. This can happen for multiple reasons (torrenting being one.) If this ends up being the issue, there isn't a whole lot you can do about it.
3. Your WIFI or Ethernet Adapter isn't working as well as it used to. If you're using WIFI, switch to ethernet temporarily and see if the issue persists. I'm assuming the ethernet port you use is the one on your motherboard. You may want to purchase an external PCI-E ethernet adapter card.

[cheiften98]

2 minutes ago, toastythomas said:

There's multiple issues that can cause a sudden decline in overall internet quality.

 

1. Your ISP is throttling your internet connection. This can happen for multiple reasons (torrenting being one.) If this ends up being the issue, there isn't a whole lot you can do about it.

my download speeds are fine and i dont often torrent but in spain its actually legal if its for personal use only.

i do use Ethernet as well...

[toastythomas]

Just now, cheiften98 said:

my download speeds are fine and i dont often torrent but in spain its actually legal if its for personal use only.

I never said it was illegal, however, ISPs don't like when their bandwith goes towards torrenting and can respond by throttling (somewhat illegal)

[cheiften98]

Just now, toastythomas said:

I never said it was illegal, however, ISPs don't like when their bandwith goes towards torrenting and can respond by throttling (somewhat illegal)

ye in spain its illegal for ISP's to even look at your history or activity. i think anyway. but i dont think my ISP throttled. i had some issues a few months ago and they said they were doing "maintenance".

[cheiften98]

i emailed my ISP last night and they got back saying their technician is looking into it.