Reduce Ping & Boost Online Game Performance – Full Network Optimization Guide
Is lag ruining your gameplay—even with a solid PC setup? The problem might not be your hardware. High ping, connection drops, and input delay are often caused by network misconfigurations or outdated drivers. In this video, I’ll walk you through a full network optimization guide for Windows 10/11 to improve your connection stability, reduce latency, and eliminate lag in online games. 🔧 Whether you're using Ethernet or stuck on Wi-Fi, these steps can help you achieve smoother gameplay and more consistent performance. 🛠️ Commands & Paths Used: 📡 Ethernet Setup Options: Use a direct Ethernet cable Use a Powerline adapter Avoid Wi-Fi extenders (not true Ethernet) 🔄 Driver Update Tool: Tool: Snappy Driver Installer Origin (SDIO) File to run: SDIO_Auto.bat Use: “Download Indexes Only” and install latest Ethernet driver 🔧 Advanced Adapter Settings (via Device Manager): Start Device Manager Network Adapters [Your Ethernet Device] Power Management tab: Uncheck all Advanced tab settings: Energy Efficient Ethernet → Disabled Flow Control → Disabled Interrupt Moderation → Disabled Large Send Offload v1 & v2 → Disabled Receive/Transmit Buffers → MAX (e.g., 1024) Speed & Duplex → Auto Negotiation or “1.0 Gbps Full Duplex” IPv4/IPv6 Checksum Offload → Disabled TCP/UDP Checksum Offload → Disabled Priority and VLAN → Priority Enabled Receive Side Scaling → Enabled Wake on Magic Packet / Shutdown Wake-On-LAN → Disabled 🧹 Disable Unused Network Protocols: Settings Network & Internet Change Adapter Options Right-click Ethernet Properties Uncheck all except Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Select IPv4 Properties Advanced WINS tab Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP 💡 Bonus - Packet Loss Fix Tips: Use Ethernet over Wi-Fi Replace damaged cables Call your ISP for a line test Check for overheating router/modem 🚀 What You’ll Gain: ✔ Lower ping ✔ Reduced input delay ✔ Stable online gameplay ✔ Fewer lag spikes ✔ Cleaner network stack 💬 Did this boost your connection and gaming performance? Drop a 👍 like, subscribe 🔔, and comment how much smoother your gameplay feels!
