POL
05-14-2008, 07:57
10 way to reduce WoW Lag
1)Do not run any programs that will haul your systems latency (LimeWire, iTunes).This can reduce your MS to up to 100-200.
If you see people porting around or stopping mid-running, they have some stupid torrent program or music streaming running most likely if they are using cable or DSL.
Dial-up users do that anyways.
2) You do not need a router unless you have more than one computer running through it, and running more than 1 computer through it risks limiting your available bandwidth, slowing down your connection.
If your on a decent router and no one else is using a computer, it really should not matter if you connect through it or not, its only a one or two latency (ping) increase unless its stopping your data to send data through for another computer.
(An expensive option is to get a D-link router with game fuel that will cycle your UDP game packets before the data from other computers linked on the same router.)
3) Take a look at your packet incoming vs outgoing.
4) Play during off peak hours, not an ideal solution (who would want to deprive you of your WoW?), but at the same time its also less congested.
I always try to get a game in either in the morning or in the AM. WoW often runs smoother and faster than at night right after dinner.
5) If you have been reading guides on how to increase your download speeds or optimize your connection for better web browsing.
Be aware that these guides teach you how to increase your TCP speed, which is often the exact opposite of what you want for UDP speed (the packet type used for most games)
6) (Program that increases WoW Performance is to come)
7) Choose your right Country... (If you are US stay on US.)
8) Make sure everything on your system is up to date, including chip set and network drivers. (In addition to video, snd sound drivers)
9) Shut off: windows update, windows firewall, anti virus, net nanny, etc.
Anything that can ping the internet at will (like windows update) or requires programs to jump through hoops (like net nanny) before making a connection has the potential to slow you down.
(Good god, if you use net nanny please put a bullet through your head.)
10) Though that does remind me: If your on DSL, some cordless phones can interfere with and slow down the connection. (Not joking)
1)Do not run any programs that will haul your systems latency (LimeWire, iTunes).This can reduce your MS to up to 100-200.
If you see people porting around or stopping mid-running, they have some stupid torrent program or music streaming running most likely if they are using cable or DSL.
Dial-up users do that anyways.
2) You do not need a router unless you have more than one computer running through it, and running more than 1 computer through it risks limiting your available bandwidth, slowing down your connection.
If your on a decent router and no one else is using a computer, it really should not matter if you connect through it or not, its only a one or two latency (ping) increase unless its stopping your data to send data through for another computer.
(An expensive option is to get a D-link router with game fuel that will cycle your UDP game packets before the data from other computers linked on the same router.)
3) Take a look at your packet incoming vs outgoing.
4) Play during off peak hours, not an ideal solution (who would want to deprive you of your WoW?), but at the same time its also less congested.
I always try to get a game in either in the morning or in the AM. WoW often runs smoother and faster than at night right after dinner.
5) If you have been reading guides on how to increase your download speeds or optimize your connection for better web browsing.
Be aware that these guides teach you how to increase your TCP speed, which is often the exact opposite of what you want for UDP speed (the packet type used for most games)
6) (Program that increases WoW Performance is to come)
7) Choose your right Country... (If you are US stay on US.)
8) Make sure everything on your system is up to date, including chip set and network drivers. (In addition to video, snd sound drivers)
9) Shut off: windows update, windows firewall, anti virus, net nanny, etc.
Anything that can ping the internet at will (like windows update) or requires programs to jump through hoops (like net nanny) before making a connection has the potential to slow you down.
(Good god, if you use net nanny please put a bullet through your head.)
10) Though that does remind me: If your on DSL, some cordless phones can interfere with and slow down the connection. (Not joking)