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How to test and reduce high latency on your network
High latency can be a frustrating problem. It slows down your internet, causes lag in online games, and can even make video calls unstable. Fortunately, there are ways to identify and reduce it. Let’s dive into how to test latency on your network and the practical steps to minimise it. What is netwo…
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High latency can be a frustrating problem. It slows down your internet, causes lag in online games, and can even make video calls unstable. Fortunately, there are ways to identify and reduce it. Let’s dive into how to test latency on your network and the practical steps to…
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High latency can be a frustrating problem. It slows down your internet, causes lag in online games, and can even make video calls unstable. Fortunately, there are ways to identify and reduce it. Let’s dive into how to test latency on your network and the practical steps to minimise it. Network latency refers to the delay between sending a request and getting a response. Lower latency means faster communication. Higher latency means slower performance, which affects your browsing, gaming, and streaming experience. Typically, latency is measured in milliseconds (ms). Lower numbers are better – anything under 50 ms is great, while anything over 150 ms could be a problem.
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Also read: 6G and the plan to connect the world intelligently Also read: What is internet latency? Testing latency is easy. You can do this by using built-in tools or online services: Ping Command : Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux). Type ping followed by a website address, like ping google.com . This command shows the time taken for data packets to travel to the website and back. The lower the ms value, the better. Traceroute Command : Use tracert (Windows) or traceroute (Mac/Linux) to see the path data takes to its destination. It also shows where the delay might be happening, which is useful for pinpointing issues.
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- Test and identify high latency by using tools like ping, traceroute, or online speed tests to measure and pinpoint issues for a clearer understanding of the problem.
- Reduce latency by restarting your router, upgrading equipment, using wired connections, and managing background applications.
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