Same ping when switched to ethernet

[star72]

I switched to ethernet recently and i get the same ping on games such as fortnite and tf2 as before i switched
Before my up was 30 and down was 20 now my up is 600 and down is 500, however the ping is still the same.
Wifi router modem: VDSL/Fibre Dual band AC 1600 gigabit getaway

[Cathulhu]

So, if you have ping issues, you now know it was not caused by your Wifi. Due to obvious bandwidth reasons, you should still stick with the wired connection.

[star72]

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

So, if you have ping issues, you now know it was not caused by your Wifi. Due to obvious bandwidth reasons, you should still stick with the wired connection.

are there any settings I can Change to change my ping?

[Cathulhu]

No, there is no magic button that will magically improve your ping.
1. There are the laws of physics so there is a natural limit on how low your ping can be.
2. No setting on your computer will fix an issue that is caused by a hop between your computer and the server on the internet.

If you eliminated all possible causes on your end and you still have ping issues, contact your ISP and see if they can help.

[star72]

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

No, there is no magic button that will magically improve your ping.
1. There are the laws of physics so there is a natural limit on how low your ping can be.
2. No setting on your computer will fix an issue that is caused by a hop between your computer and the server on the internet.

If you eliminated all possible causes on your end and you still have ping issues, contact your ISP and see if they can help.

We have 2 wifi repeaters at our house, does that matter?

[Supafly]

Faster speeds will not result in lower pings. Yes you can transmit more data in the same amount of time but that data still needs to reach it's destination. So in your case you could previously carry 20 mbs down to the server in lets say 50 ms. Now it still takes you 50 ms but you can carry 500 mbs in 50ms.

Think of it as changing from a weak plastic bag that hold 20 items to a new bag that can hold 500 items. It'd still take you x minutes to walk to the shop regardless of which bag you use.

Aslong as your connection exceeds the amount of data that needs to be transmitted speeds increases, for ping changes, makes no difference. 3/4 mbps down and 1 mbps up should be more than adequate for online gaming.

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

We have 2 wifi repeaters at our house, does that matter?

If the 1-2ms depending on quality and effectiveness. Test it. Ping your modem/router then turn one off then of and repeat the ping. Honestly though as you already said you switched to wired connection. Stick with wired. It's a more stable connection that is not susceptable to interference.

[_I_]

with wired land ping to the modem/routeer will be 0ms
wifi can be 2-20 (with higher spikes) depending on traffic and interference ect..

for gaming its the inconsistencies that causes more problems than lag itslef
spikes cause rubberbanding, glitching ect..

[Bad 💀 Motha]

With wired, all of that wireless stuff doesn't mean anything.

Pings also have nothing to do with your ISP speed plan. Has to do with server hops mostly. Which will generally be higher the further a server is physically away from you.

Do some tests through PingTest.net

[star72]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

With wired, all of that wireless stuff doesn't mean anything.

Pings also have nothing to do with your ISP speed plan. Has to do with server hops mostly. Which will generally be higher the further a server is physically away from you.

Do some tests through PingTest.net

https://imgur.com/a/QefvSOk & https://imgur.com/a/uF57vEP what does this say about my internet and packet loss? I searched up google.com btw. I use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/repeater

[Supafly]

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

I use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/repeater

So you use wifi not ethernet. You may have ethernet between two points in the connection but as your connection is wifi to wifi the ethernet part is merely channelling a wifi connection. Not sure what the PL stands for in your screenshots but I suspect PL means Packet Loss. That means the data is losing a substantial amount of data. Bottom line extender is to far away from the source and/or it's rubbish so your Wifi sucks.

Either go wired. That means connecting your computer via ethernet cable directly to the modem/router NOT a wifi extender/repeater. If running a cable isn't an option consider using powerline adapters. One plugs in to a power socker near your modem/router and connects using an ethernet cable and the other plugs in and connects to your computer. You home electrical cabling will then work as the ethernet cable to transmit data. Max speed will depend on specs so check before purchasing. Also note that depending on you homes electrical wiring they may perform poorly or not work at all. If they do work you'll have a much better connection than wifi.

[star72]

Originally posted by Suicidal Monkey:

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

I use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/repeater

So you use wifi not ethernet. You may have ethernet between two points in the connection but as your connection is wifi to wifi the ethernet part is merely channelling a wifi connection. Not sure what the PL stands for in your screenshots but I suspect PL means Packet Loss. That means the data is losing a substantial amount of data. Bottom line extender is to far away from the source and/or it's rubbish so your Wifi sucks.

Either go wired. That means connecting your computer via ethernet cable directly to the modem/router NOT a wifi extender/repeater. If running a cable isn't an option consider using powerline adapters. One plugs in to a power socker near your modem/router and connects using an ethernet cable and the other plugs in and connects to your computer. You home electrical cabling will then work as the ethernet cable to transmit data. Max speed will depend on specs so check before purchasing. Also note that depending on you homes electrical wiring they may perform poorly or not work at all. If they do work you'll have a much better connection than wifi.

first i used ethernet (connected to modem router) to find out i had the same ping but i changed to using a repeater cause i had to bring my pc to the other room in order to use 'actual' ethernet and there was no space for 2 moniters

[Snow]

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transferred per some amount of time. Ping is the amount of time required for data to reach from one place to another and back. I remember playing games online with 16 kbps connection just fine. Best thing you can do - play on local servers if it is possible for exact games you enjoy.

[Supafly]

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

first i used ethernet (connected to modem router) to find out i had the same ping but i changed to using a repeater cause i had to bring my pc to the other room in order to use 'actual' ethernet and there was no space for 2 moniters

That's not how it was worded in the quote I based my comment on.

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

I use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/repeater

[_I_]

Originally posted by Suicidal Monkey:

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

I use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/repeater

this would explain why the ping is the same

its still using a wifi connection that adds a similar amount of lag as using a wifi nic

[star72]

Originally posted by Suicidal Monkey:

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

first i used ethernet (connected to modem router) to find out i had the same ping but i changed to using a repeater cause i had to bring my pc to the other room in order to use 'actual' ethernet and there was no space for 2 moniters

That's not how it was worded in the quote I based my comment on.

Originally posted by AimbotJeff:

I use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/repeater

i meant " I now use a ethernet connected to a wifi extender/reapeter" Sorry if i confused anyone. the question now im woundering is where all this packet loss is coming from
https://imgur.com/a/QefvSOk & https://imgur.com/a/uF57vEP

[_I_]

from the 2nd image it looks to be the connection between your router/modem combo to isp
causing a 200+ms ping avg

contact the isp and ask for a new modem