Use a wired Ethernet connection
Restart your modem and router
Move closer to the router
Reduce devices using the network
Close background downloads and updates
Pause cloud sync and streaming apps
Enable Quality of Service on the router
Update router firmware
Update network adapter drivers
Use a 5 GHz Wi-Fi band
Change Wi-Fi channel to a less crowded one
Replace old or weak router hardware
Check for ISP outages
Upgrade your internet plan
Use a gaming VPN only if it improves routing
Test ping, jitter, and packet loss
Disable bandwidth-heavy browser tabs and apps
Set your console or PC as high priority on the network
Replace damaged Ethernet cables
Avoid Wi-Fi extenders with poor performance
Contact your ISP if latency remains high