What Is Latency?
Latency is the delay between sending data and receiving a response. Lower latency means faster, more responsive connections.
Latency vs speed
- Speed measures throughput. Latency measures response time.
- Fast speeds with high latency can still feel laggy.
What affects latency
- Distance to servers and network routing.
- Wi‑Fi interference and weak signal.
- Congestion and overloaded routers.
How to reduce latency
- Use Ethernet when possible.
- Choose nearby servers for gaming and tests.
- Restart your modem/router if latency spikes.
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What is the most common mistake?
Relying on a single test result or ignoring Wi‑Fi conditions is the most common mistake.