getting input lag and lagging in general whenever i play online | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

low rover Jul 23, 2022, 5:57 PM

#

@dapper elbow hi so i connected to ethernet my download speed is 53.6 and my upload speed is 13.1 i dont lag or disconnect out of smash bros anymore but the input lag is definetly still possible does it not go away or does every switch player play with input lag

#

i also changed the MTU and DNS as the same as my wlan on the LAN so idk if that improved anything

dapper elbow Jul 23, 2022, 8:22 PM

#

low rover <@84771594655784960> hi so i connected to ethernet my download speed is 53.6 and...

But what is your NAT type?

#

Also, your MTU/DNS settings is restricted by your router already if you set it up like that.

#

That's just like repeating the setting the router already has, so no need.

#

Since it's online, of course there is a delay always. But is it really bad?

low rover Jul 23, 2022, 8:26 PM

#

dapper elbow But what is your NAT type?

still at b

dapper elbow Jul 23, 2022, 8:26 PM

#

low rover still at b

Well...

low rover Jul 23, 2022, 8:26 PM

#

dapper elbow Since it's online, of course there is a delay always. But is it really bad?

its not that bad definetly noticeably which sucks and makes the game a bit harder but i dont lag or get disconnected anymore

dapper elbow Jul 23, 2022, 8:27 PM

#

Your internet speed isn't an issue

#

But for the NAT alone, you know why

low rover Jul 23, 2022, 8:30 PM

#

so if i get it to nat type a will it give me less input delay

dapper elbow Jul 23, 2022, 8:30 PM

#

Maybe, although I can't be sure

#

It's something you have to try and see

low rover Jul 23, 2022, 8:30 PM

#

ill give it a shot

dapper elbow Jul 23, 2022, 8:30 PM

#

Good luck

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 3:19 PM

#

is there anything i can do to fix input lag whenever i play online games such as smash bros i own a switch oled and i wanna know if using it with ethernet will make a difference

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 3:40 PM

#

Wireless or wired (attached joycon) controller?

#

You can test input delay in System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Input test. Or you can use a mock match in Smash.

#

If you think there is no delay for the controllers then go to System Settings
Internet > Do a connection test and tell me the result.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:15 PM

#

dapper elbow Wireless or wired (attached joycon) controller?

i play on a pro controller and do you think doing a connection test will make a difference if its handheld or docked

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:22 PM

#

low rover i play on a pro controller and do you think doing a connection test will make a ...

Ah no. I told you to do 2 tests, didn't I? Have you done them?

#

They have different purpose.

#

The first test is to test the delay of the wireless connection between your controller and the console.

#

The 2nd test is for your internet connection.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:23 PM

#

ok ill do them right now

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:23 PM

#

Since it's Smash, it might be affected by this nifty things called NAT type but let's wait till I get the test results first.

#

Btw if you play offline, do you feel the delay?

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:24 PM

#

do i go on test input devices

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:24 PM

#

yep

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:25 PM

#

no delay on my contrl

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:25 PM

#

dapper elbow Btw if you play offline, do you feel the delay?

no

#

everything runs smooth when i play offline

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:25 PM

#

I see, do the connection test next then

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:25 PM

#

its only when i play online i start lagging and my attacks are delayed

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:25 PM

#

Tell me the download/upload speed and NAT type.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:26 PM

#

nat type is b

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:26 PM

#

Decent but not the best

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:26 PM

#

12.6 download speed

#

12.1 upload speed

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:26 PM

#

Not bad, it's ok

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:27 PM

#

i also changed dns setting if that does anything

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:27 PM

#

Have you ever get this type of error saying there's a an issue connecting to other consoles?

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:27 PM

#

i dont think so

#

the worst thing that has happened is that i got disconnected from a game when playing online

#

but i never got an error message i believe

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:29 PM

#

low rover the worst thing that has happened is that i got disconnected from a game when pl...

I think this is similar but anyway... read on below

graceful forumBOT Jul 21, 2022, 5:29 PM

#

nat

NAT TYPES & ONLINE MULTIPLAYER

※ Many Nintendo first party games use peer-to-peer connection in online multiplayer, this is affected by Network Address Translation (NAT) - a function of the router. NAT type rank from A > B > C, from best to worse.

You can check your NAT type by System Settings ⚙️ > Internet > Test Connection.

To improve your NAT type, you can setup DMZ (demilitarized zone) or Port-forwarding on your router. It does require certain networking knowledge to do so. Below are Nintendo's guides:
･ How to place a Nintendo Switch console into a router's DMZ.
･ How to Set Up a Router's Port Forwarding for a Nintendo Switch Console - Open all ports, essentially the same with DMZ.

￮ Note: Sometime you cannot improve your NAT type by these methods This is due to your ISP's config. In this case, give your ISP a call.

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:29 PM

#

Now after you have read this, let's move onto the main question about using an ethernet adapter

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:29 PM

#

yea

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:29 PM

#

Yes, you can get NAT type A and better internet connection with an ethernet adapter.

#

But a few caveats

#

You need to buy specific ethernet adapter for it to work.

#

The NAT type may not change if your router or ISP has some restrictions on it.

#

At the very least, a wired connection is always better than a wireless connection.

#

Will it solve your issue? Maybe, but we have to try to know.

#

For buying an ethernet adapter, check below

graceful forumBOT Jul 21, 2022, 5:30 PM

#

lan

COMPATIBLE ETHERNET LAN ADAPTERS

※ Only ethernet adapters using AX88179 chipset will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch console. The list below are adapters that have been tested and confirmed to be working.

￮ Note:
･ The upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED model will include a LAN port in the dock. You can buy this dock separately.
･ LAN adapter works better with the USB port on the back of your dock.
･ You can use an USB-A to USB-C adapter for handheld/tabletop mode.
･ LAN adapters may make the Switch slightly heat up in sleep mode. You can get rid of this by turning off the always connect setting in System Settings > Sleep Mode > Maintain Internet Connection in Sleep Mode.

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:31 PM

#

Now, if you buy one of these and plugged it in to find NAT type still don't change to A

#

then refer to the earlier tag that has DMZ guide.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:31 PM

#

sure

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:31 PM

#

It requires some networking knowledge to setup, you can ask someone or a technician from your ISP to help

#

That should be it, then. Take your time to muse over these, quite a lot of details. If you still questions, feel free to ask here again.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:32 PM

#

dapper elbow It requires some networking knowledge to setup, you can ask someone or a technic...

can i skip this step if its too complicated

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:32 PM

#

low rover can i skip this step if its too complicated

Up to you. But if it didn't work, you know why.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:33 PM

#

ok thanks for your help

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:33 PM

#

👍

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:34 PM

#

oh yea one last question in internet settings there is this thing called MTU and its set at 1500 and i heard that if you change it to 1400 it will improve your internet connection or something?? but im not so sure

dapper elbow Jul 21, 2022, 5:36 PM

#

low rover oh yea one last question in internet settings there is this thing called MTU and...

It's the size of each data package going through your network. And each region has a different one that may work for them. You can try 1400, 1500 or 1700.

low rover Jul 21, 2022, 5:37 PM

#

oh alright ill try them out and do a connection test to see which one works the best

#getting input lag and lagging in general whenever i play online