https://wiki.bzflag.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Dr+Robotnik 2026-04-18T12:24:42Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.5 https://wiki.bzflag.org/index.php?title=Packetloss&diff=7261 2010-10-02T18:34:04Z

<p>Dr Robotnik: A simple explination of what packetloss is</p> <hr /> <div>Packetloss is a networking phenomenon where data packets do not reach their destination. I.E in BZFlag, your game clients packets fail to reach the server and other clients by a percentage. It is caused by various factors that may or may not be within your control. <br /> <br /> == Factors That cause packetloss ==<br /> -Cellular or Satellite Data Connections (Due to the nature of the technology you will always have some packetloss) <br /> -Poor Wifi Connection <br /> -Too lengthy Ethernet runs (over 100 meters)<br /> -Internet Service Provider issues (Overloaded central office, DOS attacks)<br /> -Bad networking drivers<br /> -Other anomalies<br /> -Distance from server<br /> <br /> == Solutions ==<br /> <br /> Most packet-loss problems in relation to BZFlag are caused by using Wifi. An easy fix is to use a hardwired Ethernet connection to your network. Distance from server can be a factor-if you have no packetloss elsewhere do not panic.</div>

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