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Nov 1 2019 09:55am
Hello guys,
I have some lags while playing d2 with my wifi connection.
I have no ethernet slot on my laptop so my question is, would it improve my connection if I buy something like that

https://www.amazon.fr/Adaptateur-Ethernet-adaptateur-Compatible-Pixelbook/dp/B077KXY71Q/ref=pd_sbs_147_t_0/262-7722481-8501108?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B077KXY71Q&pd_rd_r=d538460d-789a-4de5-982e-39c97a0214c3&pd_rd_w=5EBsc&pd_rd_wg=vx0Pr&pf_rd_p=9b28d941-c13a-4c2b-b935-36854aa20020&pf_rd_r=F133CKPVRDR1QS08VCB2&psc=1&refRID=F133CKPVRDR1QS08VCB2

and use a ethernet connection or it wouldnt change?
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Nov 1 2019 11:32am
Without knowing what speed you pay for and what speed you're actually getting... the answer is yes... wired is the superior option.



It would help if you listed the make and model of your laptop, and the advertised speed as well as the speed you're actually getting.

This post was edited by Ghot on Nov 1 2019 11:35am
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Without knowing what speed you pay for and what speed you're actually getting... the answer is yes... wired is the superior option.



It would help if you listed the make and model of your laptop, and the advertised speed as well as the speed you're actually getting.


ADSL connection , here a speedtest



speedtest looks fine though, I don't have huge lags on d2 but just small ones which make huge difference in pvp.

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ADSL connection , here a speedtest

https://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2019/44/5/1572633019-speedtest.jpg

speedtest looks fine though, I don't have huge lags on d2 but just small ones which make huge difference in pvp.




A quelle vitesse payez-vous?

/ e Les connexions filaires (Ethernet) sont toujours plus rapides ... mais elles ne peuvent pas être plus rapides que la vitesse pour laquelle vous payez.

Si vous payez pour une vitesse 15/1, passer à Ethernet ne vous aidera pas. Si vous payez pour une vitesse de 25/5 et que vous ne payez que 14/1 pour le test de vitesse, alors Ethernet sera probablement utile. Tout dépend de la distance qui sépare votre ordinateur portable de votre routeur.
Ethernet ne peut aller aussi vite que le permet le câblodistributeur. En outre, il y a des frais généraux sur ASDL ... vous perdez un peu de vitesse. C'est pourquoi nous devons savoir à quelle vitesse vous payez.





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Une connexion Ethernet offre une vitesse constante. Vous remarquerez cette vitesse rapide et stable si vous téléchargez des fichiers volumineux. Les connexions Ethernet conviennent également au streaming de vidéos HD.

Le WiFi subit des interférences de signaux dues à de nombreux facteurs environnementaux. L'atmosphère peut causer des problèmes et le WiFi produit souvent des performances incohérentes. Vous observerez des signaux sporadiques lorsque vous vous déplacerez d’un endroit à un autre chez vous. Ce problème peut être minimisé en plaçant votre routeur dans une position optimale chez vous ou au bureau, mais il reste difficile d’atteindre les mêmes performances stables en matière de connexions Ethernet.




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Latence

La vitesse et la qualité de la connexion ne sont pas les seules choses à prendre en compte - la latence est également importante.

La latence est le délai dans lequel le trafic passe d'un périphérique à sa destination. Aussi appelé ping dans le monde du jeu en ligne, la latence est essentielle pour jouer à des jeux. Le temps de réaction doit être rapide, et il en va de même dans le monde des données IoT.

Si vous souhaitez éviter les retards ou les retards irritants lors de l’enregistrement de données, une connexion Ethernet est le bon choix. Les connexions filaires offrent une latence plus faible.
Ingérence

Nous avons de nombreux appareils dans notre maison ou bureau qui peuvent interférer avec le WiFi, causant divers problèmes.

Ces problèmes incluent:

Signaux abandonnés
Une plus grande latence
Des vitesses plus basses

Ainsi, Ethernet est plus fiable en termes d’interférences.




Google translate. :D

This post was edited by Ghot on Nov 1 2019 12:57pm
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What speed do you pay for?

/e Wired (ethernet) connections are always faster... but it can't be faster than what speed you pay for.

If you're paying for 15/1 speed, then switching to ethernet won't help. If you're paying for 25/5 speed, and only getting 14/1 on the speed test, then ethernet will probably help. A lot depends on how far your laptop is from your router too.
Ethernet can only go as fast as the cable company allows. Also, there is some overhead on ASDL... you lose a tiny bit of speed. That's why we need to know what speed you are paying for.



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An Ethernet connection delivers a consistent speed. You’ll notice this fast and stable speed if you download large files. Ethernet connections are also suitable for streaming HD videos.

WiFi suffers from signal interference due to many environmental factors. The atmosphere can cause issues, and WiFi often produces inconsistent performance. You’ll observe sporadic signaling when you move from one place to another in your home. This issue can be minimized by placing your router in an optimum position in your home or office, but it’s still challenging to achieve the same stable performance of Ethernet connections.




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Latency

Connection speed and quality are not the only things to consider – latency matters, too.

Latency is the delay with which traffic travels from a device to its destination. Also referred to as a ping in the online gaming world, latency is vital when playing games. Reaction time must be quick, and the same goes in the IoT data world.

If you want to avoid irritating lags or delay while posting data, then an Ethernet connection is the right choice.Wired connections offer lower latency.
Interference

We have many devices in our home or offices that can interfere with WiFi, causing various problems.

These issues include:

Dropped signals
Greater latency
Lower speeds

Thus, Ethernet is more reliable in terms of interference.


This post was edited by Ghot on Nov 1 2019 01:12pm
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Nov 1 2019 01:15pm
thanks for your detailed reply !

I just checked and I think I got a 15 mb/s so ethernet cable wouldnt help here as I'm at max speed already?
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thanks for your detailed reply !

I just checked and I think I got a 15 mb/s so ethernet cable wouldnt help here as I'm at max speed already?




Probably correct.
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