How to Handle WARDOGS Server Ping Limits

In its latest update, WARDOGS introduced ping limits across server regions to improve match fairness and the gameplay experience. Players whose ping stays above the limit will be kicked from the server and unable to continue the match. Although safeguards are in place to reduce incorrect kicks, there are still practical ways to improve connection stability.

How the Ping Limit Works?

1. The maximum allowed ping is 175 ms under the latest rules as of October 22.
2. Ping must remain above the limit for a sustained period.
3. Server-side lag does not count toward the limit.
4. Players kicked for high ping cannot rejoin the server until the next map begins.
5. Players can still choose a suitable server from the server browser.

But what if your preferred server gives you 160–170 ms ping, leaving little room below the limit? Or what if your ping suddenly rises during a match?

Reduce Factors That Affect Connection Stability

Key Point 1: Reduce Competing Traffic

If your ping suddenly rises and stays elevated, other devices or applications may be consuming bandwidth. Background updates, cloud backups, and file uploads can transfer data without active use. Livestreaming, video streaming, and online music also add network traffic while you play.

Check your computer first, then other devices sharing the connection.

Check Network Usage on Your Computer

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. In the Processes tab, click the Network column to sort applications by usage.
2. Pause game downloads, cloud syncing, and uploads. Close streaming applications you do not need. Avoid ending unfamiliar system processes or disabling security software.
3. For detailed upload and download rates, press Win + R, enter resmon, and open the Network tab in Resource Monitor.
4. Return to the same game server and watch your ping. If pausing a task noticeably improves stability, limit its transfer speed or schedule it outside gaming sessions.

Check Network Usage on Other Devices

1. Open your router’s management page or companion app. Look for Traffic Statistics, Device Management, or Bandwidth Management.
2. Check each device’s current upload and download activity, especially automatic backups, console updates, and phone photo syncing.
3. Confirm what the device is being used for, then coordinate pausing unnecessary transfers or apply speed limits through the application or router.
4. Change one thing at a time, then test on the same server to identify which traffic affects your connection.

Fast downloads do not mean your upload connection cannot become congested. Reducing background traffic may help control ping spikes, but it cannot eliminate the baseline latency caused by server distance. If your ping remains close to the limit, investigate the connection path to the game server next.

Key Point 2: Improve Stability Further

If your ping is close to the limit or repeatedly fluctuates, GearUP offers a network optimization option. By optimizing the connection path and reducing unnecessary intermediate hops, it can shorten data transmission time, which players experience as lower ping. This can provide more headroom below the limit and help reduce the risk of being kicked.

GearUP’s setup is straightforward: select a region, start Boost, then enter the game and choose the corresponding server. This reduces additional configuration steps and the chance of setup errors. Its clean, intuitive interface also makes it easier to assess whether the connection is suitable for playing.

Can Exceeding the Ping Limit Get Your Account Banned?

There is currently no information indicating that the ping limit is tied to account bans. BULKHEAD introduced this measure to protect the gameplay experience and reduce cheating. If an account is banned, the reason should therefore be investigated separately rather than assumed to be high ping.