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How to fix fluctuating ping on VPS
Gearswars12
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Hello, when I ping a VPS address from my computer, the lowest value appears to be 11ms, but the ping values are very variable, changing like 11, 15, 17, 20, 22. Having 11ms would be very useful for me. Is there any configuration method I can use to get a constant 11ms from my computer to the VPS. It would be great if I could achieve this.
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Answer: no.
I need to achieve this. If I fix the ping to the lowest ping it shows, I can get almost 15ms decrease in the game I play.
You could move into the DC, that would give you very low ping.
So, if I configure a VPS, my ISP causes packet loss when pinging the game. Will trafficking through the VPS solve this problem?
No, you can't get around your isp. Unless you move into the DC where your vps is hosted that will give you very low ping.
On the serious side... 20ms ping isn't that bad? Or is it? Compared to 11 , yeah but... You know...
As I said, it would be great if I could create a way to fix the minimum value when pinging the VPS IP.
Oh shit, wait until you see what those pings do once you start passing traffic or even full size packets!
You won't notice that difference AT ALL.
What is your home internet up/down speeds?
Hi,
Fluctuations on the latency are fairly common, most of the times it depends on your ISP links and usage patterns by your neighbors. Other times, it could just be your ISP changing routes for load-balancing purposes, or your server provider, or both.
If you really want to see if there's any way to maneuver through, you could try performing an MTR both ways for some time.
But most probably, there isn't much to do and these are just normal fluctuations that happen because of the reasons I just mentioned (or more! Like, are you maybe on Wi-Fi?).
"The internet" is a best-effort service by its nature, therefore it would anyway be impossible to guarantee a specific target latency, unless perhaps you're on a private dark fiber which only connects you, and the destination server directly. But this is a whole other topic.
Besides, 20ms of average latency is exceptional, and going below doesn't really provide any meaningful difference that a human being is able to pick up in any way.
I have a bunch of servers in my mesh, that have only 1-2ms jitter.
So yea its possible, depends on a bunch of factors.
If you got Fiber or VDSL you have a good chance for a stable ping.
Anything else, best of luck.
Plus, your VPS, needs to be on a node, that isn't oversold, has low to mid utilization.
Newer hardware helps also.
this is normal for any pc, wi-fi or ethernet. there are some latency between you and the ISP and the VPS. You cannot change this unless ur at a DC or use Geforce Now
Variation in ping times is unavoidable, unless you're a single hop away or own every device along the network route. Moving in to the datacenter is the best solution.
Absolutely not!
I use fiber optic.
The game servers I play on are in Frankfurt, and I get 40-45 ms with my own ISP.
But I've found that if I create my own routes with VPSs, I can get 25-30 ms. If I can resolve the ping fluctuation at this VPS address, I could benefit greatly. That's my goal.
I use fiber optic.
The game servers I play on are in Frankfurt, and I get 40-45 ms with my own ISP.
But I've found that if I create my own routes with VPSs, I can get 25-30 ms. If I can resolve the ping fluctuation at this VPS address, I could benefit greatly. That's my goal.
I use fiber optic.
The game servers I play on are in Frankfurt, and I get 40-45 ms with my own ISP.
But I've found that if I create my own routes with VPSs, I can get 25-30 ms. If I can resolve the ping fluctuation at this VPS address, I could benefit greatly. That's my goal.
I use fiber optic.
The game servers I play on are in Frankfurt, and I get 40-45 ms with my own ISP.
But I've found that if I create my own routes with VPSs, I can get 25-30 ms. If I can resolve the ping fluctuation at this VPS address, I could benefit greatly. That's my goal.
Do you mean if you connect with a VPN through a VPS, you get a lower latency?
If the VPN is configured properly, it will add 2-3ms of latency, that's all. Even with the free VPNs available on the market, I only saw a 2-3ms increase. It would be better to customize it yourself.
The VPN node is in the same DC.
Wireguard adds next to nothing, don't use OpenVPN.