Network & connectivity

Can't see the server? Ping is terrible? Start here for all connection issues.

How not to be the person causing lag for everyone else.

If you can ping it but can't join it, it's probably your firewall.

A short, practical overview for the curious.

Cable check, portal check, and what to do when nothing loads.

DHCP is mandatory. Static IPs will break your connection.

Lag spikes? High latency? Check your background apps first.

A quick checklist for getting online and reaching LAN services.

IP, DHCP, DNS - what they mean and why they matter at a LAN.

Which ports to check, NAT basics, why a game won't connect.

Copy-paste commands for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Help us help you. What to tell the tech team.

You are on a network with 100 strangers. Here is how to stay safe.

When to use which, and why you really want a cable.