=F|A= Forums: How to recognize your lag

1. Use game lagometer to find your lag problem.
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2. To check your internet:
OS XP:

In Windows, select Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. This will give you a window like the one below.

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In that type:

ping -t server IP 

Example for F|A #1:

ping -t 8.9.4.227

Let it run for 5 mins and then type ctrl + c.
Post the result.

OS Vista:
1. Click on the windows icon in the lower left of the computer screen.
2. Click on 'Run'.
3. Type cmd when the menu pops up. You will see the text entered at the bottom of the window.
Hit enter. This pulls up the cmd window.
4. Type in ping -t server IP and hit enter. Let it run for 5 mins and then press ctrl + c.


All I need is:

Ping statistics for 74.63.64.44:
    Packets: Sent = 22, Received = 22, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
    Minimum = 90ms, Maximum = 129ms, Average = 97ms
Control-C
^C

4. PC and other Specs.
Post your pc and other specs and OS while asking for help.

OS:
RAM:
Motherboard:
CPU:
Hard drive (IDE, PATA, SATA, etc):
Graphics card:
Wifi:
Internet Speed:
Do you use router? :
Your location (country):
ET Version:

5. Your internet speed:
http://www.speedtest.net/

Make a new topic if you lag on our server with all above info. We can't help if you don't tell us any info.