In FPS and fighting games, “Ping value (response speed)” and “Jitter” are more important than line speed (Mbps).
Even though I have a 1Gbps contract, there is a lag, and the line gets worse at night.
In order to solve such problems, we will reveal a slightly maniacal but extremely effective setting procedure.
1. Check if you are connected to IPoE (IPv6)
Are you still using the traditional “PPPoE connection”?
This is the biggest cause of line congestion at night.
Contact your provider and apply for an IPoE connectivity option (often free) such as v6 Plus or OCN Virtual Connect.
With this alone, you can get the effect of riding on the expressway without passing through the crowded toll booth.
2. Change the router’s DNS settings
DNS server is an address book on the Internet.
Normally you use your provider’s automatic settings, but you may be able to speed up loading by manually changing this to a faster server such as Google Public DNS or Cloudflare.
Number to set
- Cloudflare (recommended):
Primary:1.1.1.1/ Secondary:1.0.0.1 - Google:
Primary:8.8.8.8/ Secondary:8.8.4.4
On the network settings screen of your Switch or PS5, just change “DNS settings” to “Manual” and enter the values.
3. Check the “category” of the LAN cable
An unexpected pitfall is the LAN cable.
The characters “CAT.5e” and “CAT.6” are printed on the side of the cable.
If this is “CAT.5”, please throw it away immediately. That’s what causes the slowdown.
The recommendation is “CAT.6A”.
You might think that the higher the number, the better, but “CAT.7” and “CAT.8” are standards for commercial use (STP cables), and if they are used in equipment that is not grounded at home, they may pick up noise and slow down the speed.
Please remember that “CAT.6A” is the strongest cable for home use.
Summary
The line environment will be stable only when the four things are in place: “contract,” “router,” “settings,” and “cable.”
In particular, DNS settings and cable replacement can be done for a few hundred yen to 0 yen, so it’s worth trying it now.