DIY Time Lag Switch

A lag switch is a great and Inexpensive way to gain an advantage in console-based online multiplayer games. Although players often frown on the use of lag switches or view them as unfair, their use is in fact widespread. A lag switch is simple to use; quickly flick the switch back and forth, and it temporarily disrupts your connection. Your console continues to process your controller input locally, but the server is unaware of your moves. Your console updates the server with your new position and other information. Other players will see you suddenly appear in a new location, and with whatever weapon upgrades you acquired while disconnected.

Things You'll Need

• Ethernet cable
• Switch box with cover
• Wire cutters
• Wall switch
• Screwdriver
• Screws

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Run the ethernet cable through the holes in the switch box.

   • 2

     Strip away 4 inches of outer insulation with the wire cutters to expose the bundle of colored wires.

   • 3

     Slide the cable so the exposed section is inside the switch box.

   • 4

     Cut the orange wire at the middle of its exposed length.

   • 5

     Unwind the orange wire from the bundle.

   • 6

     Strip 1 inch of insulation from both ends of the orange wire.

   • 7

     Wind the exposed wire ends around the switch terminals of the light switch. Ignore the ground terminal.

   • 8

     Tighten the switch terminal screws with the screwdriver.

   • 9

     Place the switch into the switch box. Screw it in place.

   • 10

     Place the cover over the switch box. Screw it in place.