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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 | ||
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| + | == Solutions == | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
