Connection problems - how to improve?

Please consider the following steps:

1. Use a Wired Connection:
   • Connecting your device directly to the router via an Ethernet cable can provide a more stable internet connection, reducing latency.
2. Reduce Background Internet Usage:
   • Ensure that other devices or applications aren't consuming significant bandwidth during your gameplay sessions.
3. Choose the Right Server:
   • Playing on a server closer to your geographical location can decrease latency. Check your game settings to ensure you're connected to the optimal server.
4. Optimize In-Game Settings:
   • Lowering certain graphics settings can reduce the strain on your system, potentially improving performance.
5. Update Network Drivers:
   • Ensure your network drivers are up-to-date to maintain optimal connectivity.
6. Restart Your Router and Modem:
   • Regularly restarting your network hardware can resolve potential connectivity issues.
7. Enable Quality of Service (QoS) on Your Router:
   • QoS settings can prioritize gaming traffic, potentially reducing lag.
8. Reboot Your Home Internet Router/Wi-Fi Base Station:
   1. Unplug your router or Wi-Fi base station from the power source.
   2. Wait for about 30 seconds.
   3. Plug it back in and wait for it to fully restart.
   4. This can resolve many connectivity-related issues.

Network Configuration

• Check DNS Settings:
  • Ensure your DNS settings are set to automatic, or try manually setting them to a public DNS server (such as 8.8.8.8) to rule out any network-related issues.

Change DNS

• Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Change adapter settings, right-click on your connection, select Properties, choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and replace DNS with :

  Google DNS : 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4

  Cloudflare DNS : 1.1.1.1 or 1.0.0.1

Flush DNS Cache:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:
  shellCopier le code ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew
• This will refresh your DNS settings and may help resolve connection issues.

Test a Different Network:

• If possible, try connecting your PC to an alternative network (for example, a mobile hotspot) to see if the problem persists.

Network Configuration Reset:

As a last resort, resetting your network settings can help resolve underlying configuration issues:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Network & Internet.
3. Scroll down and click on Advanced network settings.
4. Under More settings, select Network reset.
5. Click on Reset now and confirm when prompted.

Disable VPN or Proxy:

• If you're using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it and connecting directly to the internet.

Disable Proxy Settings:

Proxy settings can sometimes interfere with network connectivity for specific applications. Even if you haven't configured a proxy manually, certain software or network configurations might enable them by default. Please follow these steps to ensure that proxy settings are disabled on your system:

• Using System Settings:
   
  1. Press Win + I to open the Settings menu.
  2. Navigate to Network & Internet.
  3. Click on Proxy.
  4. Under Automatic proxy setup, toggle off Automatically detect settings.
  5. Under Manual proxy setup, ensure that the Use a proxy server option is turned off.
• Using Control Panel:
   
  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Set the View by option to Large icons or Small icons.
  3. Click on Internet Options.
  4. Go to the Connections tab and click on LAN settings.
  5. In the **Local Area Network (LAN) Settings) window, uncheck the boxes for Automatically detect settings and Use a proxy server for your LAN.
  6. Click OK to apply the changes.