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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.
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-== 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.