Server Latency

Created at 30 Sep 2013, 19:25
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kmsk1025

Joined 04.07.2013

Server Latency
30 Sep 2013, 19:25


Hello

I live in south korea

and I'm use IC Markets Ctrader

When i check my latency information

Proxy : London-6

proxy latency : 167ms (one-way)

server latency :  167ms (one-way)

 

my questions is

167ms latency is good?

can i know average latency?

and

if i want to reduce latency how can i??

Thanks

 


@kmsk1025
Replies

kricka
30 Sep 2013, 22:55

Hi,

167ms is rather high latency to the server. The best way to bring down the latency is to use a VPS server in London. You then can run cTrader and cAlgo from the server directly. You also will have a remote connection from your own computer to the VPS server.

This will bring down the latency, in some cases under 5ms. A big plus using a VPS server is it runs 24/7 and therefore can execute robot instructions even if your own internet connection goes down. 


@kricka

Kate
01 Oct 2013, 10:13

If you use high-frequency algorithmic trading it's better to get VPS in London. If you trade on large timeframes - your latency is ok as far as you don't have connectivity issues (i mean if your internet connection is good enough).

For manual trading I guess it's ok, anyway VPS will not help you for this.


@Kate