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    Intel 2230 Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by aj.jain, Mar 19, 2016.

  1. aj.jain

    aj.jain Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I am using Alienware m17x R4 with Intel Centrino 2230 card and TP-Link WR340G router.
    My pingtest test shows 220ms ping with 47ms jitter.
    I mainly play BF4 and Fifa online. Sometimes there is a sudden ping instability and the game shuts down due to high ping.
    1. Should I change with wifi card or my router or my isp?
    2. If the answer is wifi card or router, then any suggestions?

    Thanks is Advance.
     
    aj.jain, Mar 19, 2016
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Check the ping when connected to the router via an Ethernet cable - that will remove one variable.
    Judging by the device you're on a DSL connection - what soft of line speed and connection parameters are you looking at (line attenuation, SNR etc.)?
     
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    The 2230 is a capable card but old now.. I would get a 7260.. But first try an Ethernet cable and see how it goes..
     
    TomJGX, Mar 21, 2016
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