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Random Ping Spikes

holy crow

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As of two days ago, I have been getting random ping spikes. I have done speed tests, and get normal speeds, but when I ping my router or other sites, such as Google.com, Ill have random spikes of up to 400ms. It will be a stable 1ms when I ping my router, but will randomly spike to ~400ms at random intervals. Any help is appreciated. I can supply any screenshots if necessary.
 

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It's internal then, if the system is connected straigt to the router. Wired or wireless? I'd start with reinstalling the drivers, after that use a linux live usb and see if the problems persist.
 

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It's internal then, if the system is connected straigt to the router. Wired or wireless? I'd start with reinstalling the drivers, after that use a linux live usb and see if the problems persist.
When I do wireless, the ping spikes, when I do wired, its fine. Unfortunately, wired isnt an option I can use as I would have to relocate. My system settings say I have most up-to-date drivers.
 

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maybe your wireless card is faulty. otherwise just check that youre running the latest drivers for your wireless card
 
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Check for congestion:
1)Dowload InSSIDer: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html
Install it and select the proper adapter. Let it scan for 1-2 minutes

2) Note the channels used by your neighbors. Note which channels are most and least used. However the only non-overlapping channels are 1,6,and 11. (you can use others, however you're subject to, and cause interference to the main ones)
For Really congested environments with no clean-clear channels (non-used non-co and non-overlapping)
I recommend choosing the channel that has the lowest signal strength that's around... like if the least use 11 and the only channel 11 in use has a really low RSSI (like -80+dBm) Use ch 11.

3) Log into your routers control panel and go to (for example) Wireless Settings>2.4Ghz or Wireless Settings>5Ghz and should be in the main of both sections. Configure those to use the least congested or best case channel.

PROTIP: DISABLE 40MHZ CHANNEL WIDTH! It uses a 2nd channel for higher bandwidth, however it's an overlapping channel and it would subject you to interference and would cause interference to other networks!!!

4)Apply the new channel setting, use the scanning software again and test downloads.
 
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Also please specify the brand/model of the wireless card so we can assist on locating a better driver.
 
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