How to Optimize Internet Adapter Settings for Lower Ping and NO DELAY

About this Video

• Video Title: How to Optimize Internet Adapter Settings for Lower Ping and NO DELAY
• Channel: FrameSync Labs
• Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:07:30

Introduction

This video guides viewers through optimizing internet adapter settings to reduce ping and eliminate lag, particularly beneficial for online gaming. It addresses several factors impacting internet speed and latency, offering practical solutions beyond simple PC or adapter tweaks.

Key Takeaways

• Wired Connection is Superior: Using an ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi significantly improves connection stability and reduces ping/jitter/packet loss for competitive gaming.
• Understanding Broadband Types: Different broadband types (ADSL, FTTC, FTTH) offer varying performance; choosing the right one is crucial for optimal speed and low latency.
• Bufferbloat Mitigation: Bufferbloat, a latency issue caused by network congestion, can be addressed using command prompt commands (provided in the video description) or by using a router with SQM (smart queue management) functionality, such as the Amazon Eero Pro 6.
• TCP Optimizer Ineffectiveness for Gaming: TCP Optimizer is largely ineffective for improving gaming performance as most games utilize the UDP protocol, not TCP.
• Optimizing UDP Settings: Enabling "fast datagram sending" for UDP traffic in the registry editor can reduce packet loss and improve hit registration in games. Additionally, disabling certain features in the network adapter settings can further enhance performance.