Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Posted October 6, 2025 I don't know if it happens after setting com_hunkmegs 1024. Anyway, I was on the server and after a while, it disconnected, returning this error. Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 gacy v2.83.2 win-x86 Jan 19 2025 Zone megs: 64 INFO: fs_game now defaults to 'legacy' mod instead of 'etmain' ----- Initializing Filesystem -- Current working directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\ETLegacy Current search path: D C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\legacy D .\legacy D C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain D .\etmain P .\legacy\zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.pk3 (18 files) P .\legacy\legacy_v2.83.2.pk3 (1476 files) P .\etmain\zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.pk3 (142 files) P .\etmain\pak2.pk3 (22 files) P .\etmain\pak1.pk3 (10 files) P .\etmain\pak0.pk3 (3725 files) P .\etmain\fa_italy_b3.pk3 (339 files) 5732 files in pk3 files -------------------------------- Creating PID file 'profiles/FPS/profile.pid' ----- Database Initialization -- SQLite3 libversion 3.36.0 - database URI 'etl.db' - in file ... loading existing database 'C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etl.db' ... database file 'C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etl.db' loaded SQLite3 ETL: database init #2 C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etl.db in [0] ms - autocommit 1 SQLite3 ETL: DB schema version #2 is up to date -------------------------------- execing default.cfg execing profiles/FPS/etconfig.cfg couldn't exec autoexec.cfg Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok Not logging server attacks to disk ----- Client Initialization ---- ETKEY found Available client translations: Afrikaans Bulgarian Catalan Czech Danish German Greek English Esperanto Spanish Finnish French Irish Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Dutch Norwegian Punjabi Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovak Slovenian Albanian Serbian Swedish Turkish Ukrainian Chinese Available mod translations: Afrikaans Bulgarian Catalan Czech Danish German Greek English Esperanto Spanish Finnish French Irish Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Dutch Norwegian Punjabi Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovak Slovenian Albanian Serbian Swedish Turkish Ukrainian Chinese Language set to English -------------------------------- Winsock initialized Hostname: DELLPrecision3551 IP6: fe80::7c73:c625:aed6:f994%17 IP: 192.168.43.100 Opening IP6 socket: [::]:27960 Opening IP socket: 0.0.0.0:27960 Network initialized ----- Initializing Renderer ---- SDL build version 2.30.9 - link version 2.30.9 SDL initialized driver "windows" Initializing window Estimated display aspect: 1.778 ...setting mode -2: 1920x1080 Using 16 color bits, 16 depth, 0 stencil display Available modes [24]: '1280x720 1366x768 1600x900 1920x1080 1360x768 1280x768 320x200 640x400 1280x800 1440x900 1680x1050 720x480 1280x600 320x240 400x300 512x384 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x960 1400x1050 720x576 1280x1024' Using GLEW 2.1.0 GL_VENDOR: NVIDIA Corporation GL_RENDERER: Quadro P620/PCIe/SSE2 GL_VERSION: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 573.44 GL_SHADING_LANGUAGE_VERSION: 4.60 NVIDIA Using vanilla renderer Initializing OpenGL extensions ...found OpenGL extension - GL_EXT_texture_compression_s3tc ...ignoring GL_EXT_texture_env_add ...found OpenGL extension - GL_ARB_multitexture GL_VENDOR: NVIDIA Corporation GL_RENDERER: Quadro P620/PCIe/SSE2 GL_VERSION: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 573.44 GL_SHADING_LANGUAGE_VERSION: 4.60 NVIDIA GL_MAX_TEXTURE_SIZE: 32768 GL_MAX_ACTIVE_TEXTURES_ARB: 4 PIXELFORMAT: color(16-bits) Z(16-bit) stencil(0-bits) MODE: -2, SCREEN: 1920 x 1080 fullscreen (ratio 1.7778) Hz:125 GAMMA: hardware w/ 0 overbright bits texturemode: GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_NEAREST picmip: 3 texture bits: 32 multitexture: enabled compiled vertex arrays: enabled texenv add: disabled compressed textures: enabled Setting up FBO Initializing Shaders -------------------------------- ----- Initializing Sound (1) --- SDL_Init( SDL_INIT_AUDIO )... OK SDL audio driver is "wasapi". SDL_AudioSpec: Format: AUDIO_S16LSB Freq: 22050 Samples: 512 Channels: 2 Silence: 0 Size: 2048 Starting SDL audio callback... SDL audio initialized. ----- Sound Info ----- sound system is muted 2 channels 16384 samples 16 samplebits 1 submission_chunk 22050 speed 55CC7CF0 dma buffer No background file. ---------------------- Sound initialization successfully done s_backend set to SDL2 -------------------------------- Sound memory manager started Sys_LoadGameDll -> FS_CL_ExtractFromPakFile(C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy, legacy, ui_mp_x86.dll) Sys_LoadDll(C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\legacy\ui_mp_x86.dll)... succeeded Sys_LoadDll(legacy/ui) found vmMain function at 643956B0 Initializing legacy ui v2.83.2 148 UI cvars in use Total favorite servers restored: 10 ----- Common Initialized ------- Using system ssl certificates Working directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\ETLegacy Warning: Cinematic 'video/etintro.roq' file not found or can't be read MOTD: resolving motd.etlegacy.com... resolved to 104.248.140.165:27951 Updater: resolving update.etlegacy.com... resolved to 104.248.140.165:27951 jay1.clan-fa.com:27960 resolved to 135.148.137.185:27960 Connected to a pure server. ----- Initializing Filesystem -- Current working directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\ETLegacy Current search path: D C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod D .\jaymod D C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain D .\etmain P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\zz_jaymod-0.7.pk3 (9 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\zz_fav7.pk3 (21 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\jaymod-2.2.0.pk3 (253 files) on the pure list P .\etmain\zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.pk3 (142 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\Warbell.pk3 (242 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\venice_ne4.pk3 (325 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\UJE_00.pk3 (211 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\teuthonia_final.pk3 (144 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\supplydepot2.pk3 (46 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\sp_delivery_te.pk3 (51 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\school_fa.pk3 (114 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\pirates.pk3 (154 files) on the pure list P .\etmain\pak0.pk3 (3725 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\mlb_hotchkiss.pk3 (130 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\mlb_daybreak.pk3 (158 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\kerkyra_b1.pk3 (272 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\goldrush-gals.pk3 (34 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\frostbite.pk3 (99 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\flame-guards_arenafix.pk3 (160 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\fa_temple.pk3 (103 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\fa_oasis_b3.pk3 (80 files) on the pure list P .\etmain\fa_italy_b3.pk3 (339 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\fa_bremen_final.pk3 (109 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\et_mor2_night_final.pk3 (92 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\etl_beach_v2.pk3 (301 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\etdo_f2.pk3 (136 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\decay_b7.pk3 (78 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\capuzzo_final.pk3 (165 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\caen2.pk3 (85 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\braundorf_final.pk3 (76 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\bba0-beta2.pk3 (230 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\baserace.pk3 (129 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\adlernest.pk3 (113 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\z_FA_RC3.pk3 (372 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\z_fav6.pk3 (21 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\zz_jaymod-0.7b.pk3 (9 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\zz_b1_ui_v1.pk3 (40 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\zz_b1_s_v1.pk3 (439 files) not on the pure list P .\jaymod\zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.pk3 (21 files) on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\sw_battery.pk3 (32 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\snatch3_fixed.pk3 (35 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\praetoria_m2.pk3 (560 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\library_b3.pk3 (137 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\goldendunk_a2.pk3 (76 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\fueldump_revenge.pk3 (125 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\flame-guards.pk3 (160 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\fa_temple_b1.pk3 (85 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\fa_italy_b3_fixed.pk3 (368 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\et_beach.pk3 (177 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\etl_adlernest_v4.pk3 (210 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\erdenberg_ga_v5.1.pk3 (281 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\el_kef_final.pk3 (38 files) not on the pure list P C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\etmain\dlcache\blitz.pk3 (71 files) not on the pure list P .\etmain\pak2.pk3 (22 files) not on the pure list P .\etmain\pak1.pk3 (10 files) not on the pure list 11615 files in pk3 files -------------------------------- Creating PID file 'profiles/FPS/profile.pid' Com_TrackProfile: Deleting old pid file [legacy] [profiles/FPS/profile.pid] Client download complete RE_Shutdown( 0 ) Hunk_Clear: reset the hunk ok ----- Initializing Renderer ---- GL_VENDOR: NVIDIA Corporation GL_RENDERER: Quadro P620/PCIe/SSE2 GL_VERSION: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 573.44 GL_SHADING_LANGUAGE_VERSION: 4.60 NVIDIA GL_MAX_TEXTURE_SIZE: 32768 GL_MAX_ACTIVE_TEXTURES_ARB: 4 PIXELFORMAT: color(16-bits) Z(16-bit) stencil(0-bits) MODE: -2, SCREEN: 1920 x 1080 fullscreen (ratio 1.7778) Hz:125 GAMMA: hardware w/ 0 overbright bits texturemode: GL_LINEAR_MIPMAP_NEAREST picmip: 3 texture bits: 32 multitexture: enabled compiled vertex arrays: enabled texenv add: disabled compressed textures: enabled Setting up FBO Initializing Shaders -------------------------------- R_LoadPreRenderedFont: font file 'fonts/JetBrainsMono-SemiBold_16.dat' was not found. R_GetFont: can't load font 'JetBrainsMono-SemiBold' 'fonts/JetBrainsMono-SemiBold_16.dat' point size 16. RE_RegisterFont: failed to register font with name 'JetBrainsMono-SemiBold' point size 16 R_LoadPreRenderedFont: font file 'fonts/ETL-icon-font_16.dat' was not found. R_GetFont: can't load font 'ETL-icon-font' 'fonts/ETL-icon-font_16.dat' point size 16. RE_RegisterFont: failed to register font with name 'ETL-icon-font' point size 16 Sys_LoadGameDll -> FS_CL_ExtractFromPakFile(C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy, jaymod, ui_mp_x86.dll) Sys_LoadDll(C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\ui_mp_x86.dll)... succeeded Sys_LoadDll(jaymod/ui) found vmMain function at 58644B00 Total favorite servers restored: 10 Sys_LoadGameDll -> FS_CL_ExtractFromPakFile(C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy, jaymod, cgame_mp_x86.dll) Sys_LoadDll(C:\Users\Ladyk\OneDrive\Documents\ETLegacy\jaymod\cgame_mp_x86.dll)... succeeded Sys_LoadDll(jaymod/cgame) found vmMain function at 58A2AFF0 RE_RegisterShader WARNING: shader 'gfx/2d/lagometer' not found - using default shader LOADING... collision map Loaded entities from maps/goldrush-gals.bsp LOADING... sounds voice chat memory size = 0 ......................... Initializing Sound Scripts ...loading 'sound/scripts/vo_allies.sounds' ...loading 'sound/scripts/vo_axis.sounds' ...loading 'sound/scripts/goldrush-gals.sounds' done. LOADING... graphics LOADING... maps/goldrush-gals.bsp stitched 0 LoD cracks ...loaded 27053 faces, 572 meshes, 247 trisurfs, 0 flares, 0 foliages LOADING... entities LOADING... game media LOADING... - textures LOADING... - models RE_RegisterShader WARNING: shader 'watermark/' not found - using default shader LOADING... - weapons LOADING... - items LOADING... - inline models LOADING... - server models LOADING... - particles LOADING... - classes LOADING... - game media done LOADING... flamechunks LOADING... clients Weapons Table Updated Restricted source tried to remove system command "cmd" CL_InitCGame: 3.65 seconds Com_TouchMemory: 1 msec -202057854 execing profiles/FPS/etconfig.cfg net_enabled will be changed upon restarting. New value: '0' Favorite found. Favorite 'jay1.clan-fa.com:27960' for profile 'FPS' updated. Your XP has been restored from Mon Oct 6 06:42:56 2025 everything seems to work, I can't understand the problem, it doesn't happen immediately, it lets me play now, I'll check when it kicks me out Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 I changed com_hunkmegs from 1024 to 512, and I no longer get these errors. Does anyone know the maximum value that can be applied without problems? Quote
Element' Posted October 6, 2025 Posted October 6, 2025 I know Legacy doesn’t like being ran through OneDrive so I suspect that may be part of your issue here.. Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 (edited) Actually, I installed it in the original directory without changing anything C:Program Files (x86)ETLegacy I don't know why it creates a profile directory inside OneDrive and I don't know how to prevent it, and anyway I changed com_hunkmegs from 1024 to 512 and it no longer gives me errors, so I deduce that the problem was COM_HUNKMEGS 1024 I am currently inside Jay1 and it doesn't give me any problems. Edited October 6, 2025 by Lorenzo Battistutta 1 Quote
*Kiba* Posted October 6, 2025 Posted October 6, 2025 (edited) will from other posts i seen that the max com_hunkMegs 128 it's ET i don't think you need more than that it's what i have my cfg set to i had some of the best work on it so i know it's right and it's has not been that long since it was updated Edited October 6, 2025 by *Kiba* Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 I don't think that's the problem, because I disabled OneDrive to avoid upload issues while playing ET. The only processes I have running while I play are the Bluetooth headset audio and ETLegacy I disabled OneDrive simply because I noticed a sudden increase in ping, and while checking Task Manager while playing ET, I noticed that OneDrive was using the network to update files in real time, so I disabled it from Windows 11 startup, and I no longer have this problem. Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 2 minutes ago, *Kiba* said: will from other posts i seen that the max com_hunkMegs 128 it's ET i don't think you need more than that it's what i have my cfg set to i had some of the best work on it so i know it's right and it's has not been that long since it was updated Instead, I, after doing a lot of tests, have noticed that at 128 my bullets come out slowly compared to other opponents I face head-on. Changing to com_hunkmegs 1024, the PC is amazing; when jay1 is completely full, they go down like bowling pins in a game, while at 128 and 192, the reaction time for how many seconds it takes for the rifle's clip to empty against an opponent with a high-performance PC is noticeable. Have you ever done these tests? Because when you encounter someone who shoots well and you shoot first, even if you shoot them from behind, they never die; they turn around, pim pim pim, and you're dead. It's frustrating. Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 think about it, I've been playing since Quake3 Arena was born, and I can guarantee you that the default com_hunkmegs is quite restrictiveI'll give you a simple exampleit's just my point of viewif there are many people on the server, many with PCs worth thousands of euros and fantastic connections, and you have a lousy PC and an indescribable connection with a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot from a pitiful phone, but you have the best settings because you're a perfectionist, then you can compete, otherwise you won't make the most of your configurator skills and you're a loser from the start, useless to play, you'll always be dead, or you can spend your life in ET hidden in camper mode, that's not for me, I am a duelist 1 1 Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 (edited) Updated to today, I have produced a CFG that is really worth using. exec lenovo.cfg bindlist newspawn.cfg scripts.cfg scripts2.cfg start.cfg iaet.cfg lenovo.cfg lenovo.cfg Edited October 6, 2025 by Lorenzo Battistutta Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 to give you an example of how it is seen Test cfg 2025-10-06 175608.avi Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 It would be useful to have a script that counts the seconds it takes for your own PC to fire all the shots from a magazine Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 6, 2025 Author Posted October 6, 2025 I have a very interesting question to ask you. At this moment, I am playing ET: Legacy connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of my smartphone, which is 4G, not 5G. Even if my connection supports 5G, it is limited to 4G. That said, the question is this: My smartphone does not support USB tethering, internet sharing via USB tethering, so I am forced to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. When playing ET: Legacy, if I had a smartphone that supports USB tethering, would it be better than the Wi-Fi hotspot connection?This is an excellent question! The short answer is yes, USB tethering is generally better than a Wi-Fi hotspot for online gaming like ET: Legacy.Here’s an analysis of the main reasons and key differences:1. Advantages of USB Tethering 🚀USB tethering offers several advantages over a Wi-Fi hotspot, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience:Latency (Ping) 📉USB tethering tends to have lower and more stable latency (ping). The USB cable provides a dedicated and protected data path.Potential Speed ⚡Although the maximum speed is always limited by your 4G connection (or 5G, if available), the USB connection can theoretically support higher data transfer speeds and, above all, manage throughput more efficiently than a Wi-Fi hotspot, reducing the possibility of lag due to local congestion.2. Wi-Fi Hotspot Limitations 🚧The Wi-Fi hotspot introduces issues that worsen the gaming experience:Additional Latency: The process of transmitting and receiving data via Wi-Fi radio waves adds a small delay (latency) compared to a cable.Interference: The Wi-Fi band (usually 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) can experience interference from other devices (other routers, microwaves, Bluetooth), causing ping fluctuations.CPU/Battery Load: The smartphone must dedicate resources and battery to create and maintain the Wi-Fi hotspot, which sometimes can ConclusionIf I could choose, USB tethering would be by far the preferred solution for playing ET: Legacy with a 4G mobile connection, thanks to its superior stability and reduced latency, which are the most critical factors for a responsive online gaming experience.The limitation of your network to 4G is the main bottleneck for maximum speed, but the connection method (USB vs. Wi-Fi) is what determines the quality and stability of data transfer between the smartphone and the PC. Quote
Lorenzo Battistutta Posted October 7, 2025 Author Posted October 7, 2025 ET: Legacy Forum Post: USB Tethering Connection Analysis This post documents the troubleshooting process to establish a stable USB Tethering connection from a Samsung J3 2017 phone (running Android) to a Windows 11 notebook, and an analysis of the connection quality for online gaming, specifically targeting the US ET: Legacy server. 1. Initial Connection Troubleshooting Initial Problem: The "USB Tethering" option on the Samsung J3 2017 was disabled (grayed out), and the PC only detected the phone for charging. Resolution: Drivers: The official Samsung USB drivers were installed on the Windows 11 PC. APN Configuration: Tethering was successfully enabled by modifying the phone’s APN (Access Point Name) settings to include the dun (Dial-Up Networking) parameter. Windows Status: After activation, the PC displayed a misleading "No Internet Access" warning, even though the connection was fully functional. This was confirmed to be a local Windows diagnostic (NCSI) issue, not a connection problem. 2. Connection Quality & Ping Test Results The goal was to confirm if the wired USB connection is superior to the Wi-Fi Hotspot for gaming stability. Target Server: US ET: Legacy Server (135.148.137.185) Ping Test Statistics (Via USB Tethering): Average Ping: 166 ms Packet Loss: 0% (Excellent) Jitter (Min/Max): Min 134 ms / Max 188 ms (Moderate) Analysis: Stability: The 0% Packet Loss is the key benefit of USB Tethering, guaranteeing a highly reliable connection without the random disconnects or data loss associated with domestic Wi-Fi interference. Latency Limit: The 166 ms average ping is a consequence of physical intercontinental distance (Italy ↔ New York). The USB connection maximizes stability but cannot reduce this geographical latency below its physical limit (approx. 110–130 ms minimum). 3. Dealing with In-Game Congestion (Lag Spikes) Observed Problem: During peak hours or long gaming sessions, the connection quality occasionally degrades (lagometer turns red/yellow, stutters, etc.). This issue is confirmed to be mobile carrier congestion (traffic on the cell tower) and not a flaw in the USB cable connection. Quick Fix Strategy: The user found that the most effective temporary fix is to toggle Airplane Mode on the phone. Why This Works: Toggling Airplane Mode forces the phone to disconnect, release its current IP address, and reconnect, obtaining a new IP address and potentially a less congested network route toward the internet backbone and the US server. Conclusion: USB Tethering provides the most stable and reliable connection possible from this setup. The quick fix of toggling Airplane Mode serves as an effective way to reset the network route and overcome temporary congestion spikes caused by the mobile provider. Quote
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