Gaming Lag Spikes in Brent: How to Reduce Them

Lag spikes might feel random, but they usually trace back to inconsistent latency and how packets are delivered. In Brent, spikes often show up when gaming traffic shares the connection with streaming or uploads.

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What Drives Lag Spikes

• jitter and brief packet loss
• Wi‑Fi inconsistency
• big uploads running in the background
• congestion and heavy use during peak hours

Steps to Smooth Out Gameplay

1. Plug your console or PC into the router with Ethernet when you can.
2. Avoid starting large uploads while you’re in a session.
3. Run ping tests during the times you usually play to see patterns.
4. Cut back on other high-bandwidth activity while gaming.

For more on the numbers that matter, see what ping and latency mean.

When Spikes Don’t Go Away

If you’ve tried these steps and spikes persist, the limit is often the path your provider gives you. Alabama Lightwave serves qualifying Brent addresses with fiber-fast performance, MGMIX peering, and 24×7 real human support.

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FAQ

I have high Mbps. Why do I still get lag spikes?
Gaming depends on stable latency and consistent delivery, not just raw speed.

Is Wi‑Fi always worse for gaming?
Not always, but a wired Ethernet connection is usually more consistent.

Do lag spikes mean my router is bad?
They can, but if spikes happen mainly at peak times, the cause is often the wider network or path.

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