Sources of Delay

Groupwork

1. Traceroute: If you have traceroute installed locally, run it! Or, try some traceroutes online: https://traceroute-online.com/. Potentially interesting hosts you might try:

• 128.101.101.101
• www.wpi.edu
• easo.ea.com (159.153.234.54)

Or others. What are some general observations?

2. Besides the Internet, what are other sources of delay are there in a multiplayer Internet game?

1. Consider end systems software used by the game system (be specific). Can you estimate what such software adds to the total delay?

2. Consider end systems devices used by the game system (be specific). Can you estimate what such devices add to the total delay?

Hand-in

Each person in a group should submit their answers:

https://wpi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZRL7UldfJyNRiK

Make sure to include the names of all group members.

Happy delaying!

– Mark