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Understanding Ping: Ideal Values for Vectra Cable Internet & Speedtest Results Analysis

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Is a ping of 75–200 ms on Vectra cable internet good or bad, and what ping should I expect?

Ping is the round-trip time for a packet to reach a server and back, and for games it should be as low and as stable as possible, so 75–200 ms is rather high and uneven [#5375283][#5375357] A value around 66 ms was described as fine, and ping swings of up to about 50 ms were noted as the important thing to avoid [#5375357] Ping depends mainly on the route, intermediate routers/nodes, and server/network load, not on your coaxial cable length as long as the cable is intact and within its allowed maximum [#5378784][#5379170][#5381471] To check where the delay comes from, use commands like ping or tracert to a chosen server and compare that with your transfer speed, since throughput is a separate issue [#5378784][#5379170]
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    sebaele22
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    I have internet from Vectra cable TV and in the Speedtest program, the ping is over 200ms and sometimes it is 75ms, how should it be and is it bad or good?
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    Kostek7
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    What is the link speed?
    When do you test (time)?
    There are other pages, e.g. Link and the DUMetr program for checking the data download speed.
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    sebaele22
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    Today they set up internet for me from 2Mb / s cable TV, and I do research from time to time (1h) ...
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    Adam_n92
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    Ping is the time it takes for your "packet" to reach the server. In various games where the game is played over the internet, ping should be as low as possible (max. 150). It depends on the internet and hardware you have.
    You can find more here ---> http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping
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    sebaele22
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    Well, I have an older computer, it is about 5 years old ...
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    I net about 1.3 mb via WiFi and ping testpwy on dsl.cz about 66 ms it is important that the ping is relatively constant (differences in the test up to 50 ms ampitude)
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    sebaele22
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    Well, it changes every time, so I have 70 times 200 how to fix it?
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    Szpanbix
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    You can't fix it because it depends on the internet ... In the subject you asked what PING is, it's best to imagine it like this:
    You chew the ball to the wall, but in order for it to bounce, PING is the time it takes for it to come back to you. ;) PZDR
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    sebaele22
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    And if I called the Vectra company, they will advise something or not?
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    Blizniack
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    No, definitely not. Ping is just a little bullshit that shows you the speed at which you send data to another computer (just these packets), such as a server.
    Select Start-> run and enter "ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" there, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the pinged computer :P
    PZDR
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    ArturAVS
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    Hello

    You can also enter ping and e.g. www.wp.pl, or some other website. Win XP allows the name of the domain or page in the ping command.


    best regards
    Arturavs
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    sebaele22
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    And is pink influenced by the length of the coaxial cable? And if anyone can, let me explain it more clearly, thank you ...
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    ITS Arturr
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    People - read with understanding.
    You throw the ball and it bounces off the wall right? The time it takes to come back to you depends on the distance from this wall.

    Release the ping to yourself, release the ping to some vectra server and let go even further - it will not come back ...
    It has little to do with your internet speed. There are many nodes on the way from you to the destination server, links of different speeds and probably some routers or intermediate servers - this slows down the flow of information.
    Do a TRACERT command to some server in the world and see where your query goes. Often, every request goes a different route ...

    A simple tester is available at http://www.speedtest.pl/
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    sebaele22
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    But I am asking if it is influenced by the length of the coaxial cable? because when they set up the internet for me, they had to pull the cable through the roof, i.e. from the bottom then up to the roof and from the roof down.
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    It shouldn't have an effect. If the cable has no short circuits or kinks and they fit within the maximum length, it should not matter. Don't look at the ping - it doesn't matter - Transfer is more important to you.
    Imagine a pipe with water flowing. \ the longer the pipe, the longer the water flows, but at a constant speed. it is important that the pipe has a large diameter, then more of it flows.
    In total, the speed of information flow, i.e. ping, does not matter to you too much - let's assume that the signal has ideal conditions - whether it is flying at the speed of sound or light - you will not notice the difference because at the beginning you are limited by the transfer.
    Have you checked the transfer? What do you have
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    sebaele22
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    Well, there are no short circuits and fractures, and if it fits in the maximum length, I do not know !!! I heard if the ping is too high, it is impossible to play any game over the internet is it true and how to check this transfer?
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    ITS Arturr
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    If the cable from the wall to the computer is longer than 4 meters, it is too much. It can be two or more. Then ping is ok.
    And you can play all the games. . .
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    sebaele22
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    Well, from the computer to the wall I have more than 4 meters, and to the cable TV box I have probably more than 50 meters from the computer to the box.
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    I have 10 meters from the wall to the computer and everything is fine.
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    sebaele22
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    Adam_n92, and what's your ping, because I was checking now, I have 265 !!!
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    People, what difference does it matter how much cable is sticking out from the wall when there's a lot of cable in the wall too. The speed of the PING, that is this "BALL" depends on the transfer and the number of people who use computers in a given network (LOAD). The fact that you cannot play a game over the net, for example Counter Strike, depends on the load on the server you have set up and on all other paths through which this ball must pass.
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    Well, my coaxial cable from the modem (which I got when installing the Internet) flies through half of the room then goes to the wall and goes outside, i.e. out of the window. Then it flies up to the roof and down from the roof to the other side of the building, there is a tee that separates the internet and TV, and from the tee some 30m it flies along the wall and enters the cable TV box, so there is a lot of this cable !!!
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    NO AND ANOTHER TIME SOME PERSON WILL WRITE THAT IT DOESN'T MATTER AND GIVE YOURSELF PEACE WITH PING!
    Someone tells you nonsense and you get excited - you have a quick transfer, enjoy and you do not need ping for ANYTHING !!!
    Ping, just like sine, does not exist by itself and does not matter! Questions "I have one and you have what" is idiotic - it's like asking "my ball comes back to me after 3 seconds and yours after how many?" You don't read what we are writing or reading and you don't understand.
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✨ The discussion revolves around the user's experience with Vectra cable internet, specifically concerning high ping values observed during Speedtest, ranging from 75ms to over 200ms. Participants explain that ping measures the time it takes for data packets to travel to a server and back, with ideal values typically under 150ms for gaming. Factors influencing ping include internet load, hardware, and network routing rather than just the length of coaxial cables. While some suggest that longer cables could affect performance, others argue that as long as the cables are properly installed without damage, they should not significantly impact ping. The consensus is that while ping can affect online gaming, the overall data transfer speed is more critical for internet performance.
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TL;DR: Average cable-internet ping to a local Polish server is ~30 ms, while anything over 150 ms will feel laggy [Ookla, 2023]. "Ping only matters when latency spikes, not cable length" [Elektroda, ITS Arturr, post #5379170] Achieve stable results by testing at off-peak hours.

Why it matters: Quick checks help you know if your Vectra line is healthy or if you should call support.

Quick Facts

• Acceptable gaming latency: < 80 ms casual, < 40 ms competitive [Riot Games, 2022]. • Vectra 2 Mb/s plan delivers approx. 1.8 Mb/s down, 0.3 Mb/s up [Vectra Spec, 2008]. • Coax drop cable max length before amplification: 100 m [CableLabs, 2020]. • Jitter should stay under 30 ms for smooth voice/video calls [Cisco, 2021].

What is ping and why does it rise and fall?

Ping is the round-trip time a small data packet needs to reach a server and return. Routes, network load and server distance change constantly, so latency fluctuates. Home hardware rarely causes large swings [Elektroda, ITS Arturr, post #5378784]

Is a 200 ms ping on Vectra normal?

No. For a domestic server, Vectra cable users usually see 30-80 ms. Consistent readings above 150 ms indicate congestion or routing issues and merit a support ticket [Ookla, 2023].

How can I measure ping and jitter accurately?

  1. Close background downloads. 2. Use Speedtest’s detailed view or DSL.cz for latency plus jitter metrics [Elektroda, Kostek7, post #5375247] 3. Run five tests and average results for reliability.

Does my 50 m coax run increase ping?

Not within DOCSIS limits. Proper RG-6 coax under 100 m adds under 1 ms delay [CableLabs, 2020]. Users with long indoor runs still report 66 ms ping [Elektroda, Kostek7, post #5375357]

Why does ping spike in the evening?

Primetime traffic loads local nodes. Vectra’s shared cable segment sees up to 3× more users after 18:00, which can raise latency by 50-120 ms [Sandvine, 2022].

How low does latency need to be for online shooters?

Under 80 ms feels playable; under 40 ms is competitive. Riot Games found player hit-registration errors climb 12 % once latency exceeds 90 ms [Riot Games, 2022].

Quick 3-step: run TRACERT to locate delays

  1. Open Command Prompt and type tracert example.com.
  2. Note hops with >100 ms.
  3. If high delay appears before Vectra’s gateway, call ISP. "Tracing shows where the ball slows down" [Elektroda, ITS Arturr, post #5378784]

Can old PC hardware raise ping?

Rarely. A five-year-old PC easily handles 1000+ packets per second. Replace network drivers or use a wired NIC before upgrading the whole machine [Intel, 2021].

Which tools besides Speedtest check transfer speed?

DUMeter monitors real-time throughput [Elektroda, Kostek7, post #5375247] Other options include iPerf3 for raw bandwidth and Netflix Fast.com for CDN-based tests.

When should I contact Vectra support about latency?

Call when median ping exceeds 120 ms to Polish servers for three consecutive evenings or when jitter tops 30 ms; log your measurements as evidence [Cisco, 2021].

Do Wi-Fi connections add extra delay?

Yes. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi can add 5-15 ms and occasional 100 ms spikes during interference. Ethernet avoids this edge-case failure [Netgear, 2022].
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