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===== 1. Test your base connection - Run a ping 8.8.8.8 or speedtest to check if latency is high even outside games. - Normal ping to Google DNS should be <50ms in the US on a decent connection. =====
# Use wired Ethernet - Test with one PC directly connected to the modem. If ping drops, Wi-Fi is your bottleneck.
# Check who/what is using bandwidth - Pause downloads/streaming. - Log into your router and check connected devices.
# Restart equipment - Power cycle your modem/router (unplug for 30–60 seconds). - Update router firmware.
# ISP troubleshooting - If high ping shows up even with Ethernet, one PC, and no background traffic → it’s likely on your ISP’s end. - Call them, report “high latency” and ask if they see issues on your line.

⚡ Quick check: If you run a speedtest right now, what ping do you get there (not in-game)? That can tell us whether it’s your ISP or just the game servers.