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	~~Packetloss is a term used in networking to describe an event where some of the data sent between computers does not reach the intended destination.~~		#REDIRECT [[Network]]

	This loss of data can have detrimental effects on software that is expecting the data. In the case of BZFlag this data loss causes player tanks to not show correctly on remote clients and causes the game play mechanics to fail.

	~~Many BZFlag game servers will force a user to disconnect if his/her packetloss is too high in order to ensure a playable game for the rest of the players.~~

	~~=Display=~~
	BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in its lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many lagping (MsgLagPing) packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.

	~~=Causes=~~
	~~All packetloss happens in the network layer of a connection. The most common cause is a weak or intermittent network connection on a client's network. Low frame rate can cause~~ [[~~Lag]] but not packetloss.~~

	~~==Wireless networks==~~
	By far the most common reason for both high packetloss and high [[Jitter]] is poor wireless networking at the client end. Wireless networks are easily interrupted by interference from other radio signals. This includes both WIFI, cellular, and satellite connections. Many of these connection technologies are not suited for high speed gaming.

	~~===Common Solutions===~~
	The most basic thing to try when attempting to resolve WIFI related issues is to connect client directly to the internet over an Ethernet cable. If that is not possible then changing the channel that the WIFI uses may help to reduce interference. Other issues are often are often not repairable by the end user, or just a limitation of the connection technology (i.e. satellite).

	~~==Internet Route==~~
	The route from the client to the server can also have packetloss, especially if the server is a long physical distance from the client, or the internet route is complex. These types of issues generally can not be resolved by the end user and are simply the nature of internet data transmissions.


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	==Internet Route==		==Internet Route==
	The route from the client to the server can also have packetloss, especially if the server is a long physical distance from the client, or the internet route is complex. These types of issues generally can not be resolved by the end user and are simply the nature of internet data transmissions.		The route from the client to the server can also have packetloss, especially if the server is a long physical distance from the client, or the internet route is complex. These types of issues generally can not be resolved by the end user and are simply the nature of internet data transmissions.


			[[Category:Client]]
			[[Category:Server]]

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	=Display=		=Display=
	BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in its lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.		BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in its lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many lagping (MsgLagPing) packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.

	=Causes=		=Causes=

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	=Display=		=Display=
	BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in its lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many ~~lagping~~ packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.		BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in its lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.

	=Causes=		=Causes=

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	Packetloss is a term used in networking to describe an event where some of the data sent between computers does not reach the intended ~~destinatioin~~.		Packetloss is a term used in networking to describe an event where some of the data sent between computers does not reach the intended destination.

	This loss of data can have detrimental effects on software that is expecting the data. In the case of BZFlag this data loss causes player tanks to not show correctly on remote clients and causes the game play ~~mechanic~~ to fail.		This loss of data can have detrimental effects on software that is expecting the data. In the case of BZFlag this data loss causes player tanks to not show correctly on remote clients and causes the game play mechanics to fail.

	Many BZFlag game servers will force a user to disconnect if his/her packetloss is too high in order to ensure a playable game for the rest of the players.		Many BZFlag game servers will force a user to disconnect if his/her packetloss is too high in order to ensure a playable game for the rest of the players.

	=Display=		=Display=
	BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in ~~it's~~ lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many lagping packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.		BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in its lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many lagping packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.

	=Causes=		=Causes=
	All packetloss happens ~~int~~ the network layer of a connection. The most common cause is a weak or intermittent network connection on a client's network. Low frame rate can [[Lag]] but not packetloss.		All packetloss happens in the network layer of a connection. The most common cause is a weak or intermittent network connection on a client's network. Low frame rate can cause [[Lag]] but not packetloss.

	==Wireless networks==		==Wireless networks==

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	~~==Overview==~~
	Packetloss is a term used in networking to describe an event where some of the data sent between computers does not reach the intended destinatioin.		Packetloss is a term used in networking to describe an event where some of the data sent between computers does not reach the intended destinatioin.

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	Many BZFlag game servers will force a user to disconnect if his/her packetloss is too high in order to ensure a playable game for the rest of the players.		Many BZFlag game servers will force a user to disconnect if his/her packetloss is too high in order to ensure a playable game for the rest of the players.

	==Display==		=Display=
	BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in it's lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many lagping packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.		BZFlag can display a '''packet loss percentage''' in it's lagstats. This represents an approximation of the current data loss for the user. The number is computed by keeping track of how many lagping packets are sent and how many are received. This ratio is the packetloss.

	==Causes==		=Causes=
	All packetloss happens int the network layer of a connection. The most common cause is a weak or intermittent network connection on a client's network. Low frame rate can [[Lag]] but not packetloss.		All packetloss happens int the network layer of a connection. The most common cause is a weak or intermittent network connection on a client's network. Low frame rate can [[Lag]] but not packetloss.

	===Wireless networks===		==Wireless networks==
	By far the most common reason for both high packetloss and high [[Jitter]] is poor wireless networking at the client end. Wireless networks are easily interrupted by interference from other radio signals. This includes both WIFI, cellular, and satellite connections. Many of these connection technologies are not suited for high speed gaming.		By far the most common reason for both high packetloss and high [[Jitter]] is poor wireless networking at the client end. Wireless networks are easily interrupted by interference from other radio signals. This includes both WIFI, cellular, and satellite connections. Many of these connection technologies are not suited for high speed gaming.

	====Common Solutions====		===Common Solutions===
	The most basic thing to try when attempting to resolve WIFI related issues is to connect client directly to the internet over an Ethernet cable. If that is not possible then changing the channel that the WIFI uses may help to reduce interference. Other issues are often are often not repairable by the end user, or just a limitation of the connection technology (i.e. satellite).		The most basic thing to try when attempting to resolve WIFI related issues is to connect client directly to the internet over an Ethernet cable. If that is not possible then changing the channel that the WIFI uses may help to reduce interference. Other issues are often are often not repairable by the end user, or just a limitation of the connection technology (i.e. satellite).

	===Internet Route===		==Internet Route==
	The route from the client to the server can also have packetloss, especially if the server is a long physical distance from the client, or the internet route is complex. These types of issues generally can not be resolved by the end user ~~are~~ are simply the nature of internet data transmissions.,		The route from the client to the server can also have packetloss, especially if the server is a long physical distance from the client, or the internet route is complex. These types of issues generally can not be resolved by the end user and are simply the nature of internet data transmissions.

JeffM2501: rewrite page to fit wiki standards

2010-10-02T19:22:41Z

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-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.
+==Overview==
-== Factors That cause packetloss ==
+This loss of data can have detrimental effects on software that is expecting the data. In the case of BZFlag this data loss causes player tanks to not show correctly on remote clients and causes the game play mechanic to fail.
-== Solutions ==
+Many BZFlag game servers will force a user to disconnect if his/her packetloss is too high in order to ensure a playable game for the rest of the players.
-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.
+==Display==

Dr Robotnik: A simple explination of what packetloss is

2010-10-02T18:34:04Z

A simple explination of what packetloss is

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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.

== Factors That cause packetloss ==
-Cellular or Satellite Data Connections (Due to the nature of the technology you will always have some packetloss)
-Poor Wifi Connection
-Too lengthy Ethernet runs (over 100 meters)
-Internet Service Provider issues (Overloaded central office, DOS attacks)
-Bad networking drivers
-Other anomalies
-Distance from server

== Solutions ==

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.