How to Fix Poor Network Settings Performance
Maintaining optimal network performance is crucial for any Windows user, whether you're a home user wanting smooth streaming, a gamer seeking low latency, or an IT professional managing a business network. Below, you'll find 15 proven methods to tune and maintain your Windows network performance.
Method 1: Disable IPv6
Disabling IPv6 is one of the best Ethernet adapter settings for optimizing your gaming performance to the maximum on Windows 10/11. With this feature disabled, you should notice improved performance. To do this:
- Open the Network and Sharing Center.
- Click on Change Adapter Settings.
- Right-click on your Ethernet adapter and select Properties.
- Uncheck the option for Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6).
Method 2: Disable Ethernet Adapter Components
Right-click on the network connection icon on your taskbar and select Network and Sharing Center. Then, click on Change Adapter Settings. In the Properties window, uncheck all the boxes under the Ethernet option and save the changes.
Method 3: Update TCP/IP Settings
To optimize network performance for gaming, you'll want to update your TCP/IP settings:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type the command "netsh int tcp set global Autotuninglevel=disabled" and press Enter.
