Why did my ping get bad all of a sudden?

[DuckPlaysYT]

Hey! Im Duck and I want to know something. I recently just moved. I used to get 65 to 85 ping on MC Gamer. I just moved 1 mile away and now I get 110 ping. Earlier I was getting 40-60 ping. Then is suddenly increased. I dont know what happened. Please tell me!

 

[SaviorsUS]

It could be the time of day that you're playing at

 

[Scott]

Maybe move back?
Lol jkjk. Did you change internet service providers with the move?

 

[Mooclan]

There's a number of factors that could be influencing it. It might be just one, or it could be all of the following:

Your Internet provider - did you switch?
The router/modem that you are using
A wired VS wireless connection - are you using the same type?
The Internet plan that your family purchased.

Try to do a Speed Test (http://www.speedtest.net/) and maybe post the results?

 

[Goodeggs]

It could be because too many people are using the internet at the same time. They could be running a demanding service such as Netflix. I've noticed that that can harm my ping.

 

[Tuatara]

I feel your pain.

 

[ScottMinaj]

Maybe your internet provider is what is causing the problem, try checking your internet connection and see if that is causing the problem, if your internet is fine I honestly don't know what the problem would be, sorry I wish I could help.

 

[Braden]

Did you get a new router/ISP? If so, that is more than likely the case. If you are still running the same router, the same ISP, and the same method of connection, I would call your ISP and talk to them about it. They are definitely going to be more knowledgeable on this topic than some people on an online forums website. Hope this helped!

 

[NagolGames]

I have had some friends who have had this same problem. Let's see if we can get this resolved for you!

Preliminary Questions:

• Since you moved, did you change your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or modem or router?
  • IF YES: Contact them directly and see if there has been any limitations/"slowages" to certain places.
    • IF YES: If possible, try using your other router/modem and see if that does anything.
  • IF NO: Continue Reading
• Since your move, have you started using a VPN/Proxy whilst playing on the MCGamer Network?
  • IF YES: Try disabling it/uninstalling it completely (and restart your PC after successful un-installation) and then connect/check your ping to the MCGamer Network.
  • IF NO: Continue Reading
• Are you using a different wireless connection method? i.e. Ethernet or Wireless (WiFi)
  • IF YES: Try using the same connection method as you did prior to your move. (If you used WiFi, try using WiFi)
  • IF NO: Refer to the below "TL;DR"

TL;DR | If you have the same setup and everything and it basically an exact replica of what you had prior, then contact your ISP. My honest opinion is that you call your ISP regardless and just see what they have to say. They should be able to see what all is happening with your connections and things!

If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to let me know via a forums message or a message on the Teamspeak and I will see what I can do for you

Have a great rest of your night!

NagolGames

 

[DuckPlaysYT]

There's a number of factors that could be influencing it. It might be just one, or it could be all of the following:

Your Internet provider - did you switch?
The router/modem that you are using
A wired VS wireless connection - are you using the same type?
The Internet plan that your family purchased.

Try to do a Speed Test (http://www.speedtest.net/) and maybe post the results?

Im using everything the same.

I have had some friends who have had this same problem. Let's see if we can get this resolved for you!

Preliminary Questions:

• Since you moved, did you change your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or modem or router?
  • IF YES: Contact them directly and see if there has been any limitations/"slowages" to certain places.
    • IF YES: If possible, try using your other router/modem and see if that does anything.
  • IF NO: Continue Reading
• Since your move, have you started using a VPN/Proxy whilst playing on the MCGamer Network?
  • IF YES: Try disabling it/uninstalling it completely (and restart your PC after successful un-installation) and then connect/check your ping to the MCGamer Network.
  • IF NO: Continue Reading
• Are you using a different wireless connection method? i.e. Ethernet or Wireless (WiFi)
  • IF YES: Try using the same connection method as you did prior to your move. (If you used WiFi, try using WiFi)
  • IF NO: Refer to the below "TL;DR"

TL;DR | If you have the same setup and everything and it basically an exact replica of what you had prior, then contact your ISP. My honest opinion is that you call your ISP regardless and just see what they have to say. They should be able to see what all is happening with your connections and things!

If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to let me know via a forums message or a message on the Teamspeak and I will see what I can do for you

Have a great rest of your night!

NagolGames

Thanks!

 

[JoelJCE]

Though in general ping is related to the distance you're connecting to, they are not correlated 1:1. The path that your connection takes can change monthly, daily and even hourly.

You can always try running an MTR for 100 or so iterations to see where the problem is. If you've moved such a short distance it may very well be related to how your ISP is routing connections from your new location, but that's not necessarily something that can be confirmed unless you have a traceroute/MTR from your old location and you can compare them.

 

[LukeTheCat]

Open up cmd (assuming you are using Windows) and type the command:
tracert us.mcgamer.net (or whatever region you are connecting to)

Locate the hop(s) where the longest delay occurs and use a Whois lookup tool to find the owner of the host address. If it's owned by your ISP, give them a call and hopefully they can resolve the issue.