Complete Troubleshooting Guide for Network Driver Issues on Windows
Fix multiplayer connection problems in Hytale — This guide helps you resolve slow server connections and world loading issues caused by network driver incompatibilities with the QUIC protocol.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
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| 10 minutes | Intermediate | January 2026 |
Quick Navigation
| Section | What You’ll Learn |
|---|
| Symptoms | Identify if this guide applies to you |
| The Problem | Why this happens (QUIC protocol) |
| Confirmation | How to verify the cause |
| Solutions | Step-by-step fixes |
Symptoms: Is This Your Issue?
Check if the following describes your situation:
| Symptom | Description |
|---|
| Stable Internet | Your internet works fine (YouTube, browsing, etc.) |
| Singleplayer Works | Your singleplayer world loads without issues |
| Multiplayer Fails | Connecting to servers is very slow or hangs |
| World Not Loading | You join a server but the world doesn’t render |
| Frozen Actions | Your friend can see you move, but you can’t perform actions |
| Windows OS | You are using a Windows operating system |
If all of these symptoms match your experience, this guide will likely solve your problem.
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Understanding the Problem
Why Does This Happen?
Hytale uses the QUIC protocol for network communication. QUIC is a modern, high-performance protocol, but it is not fully supported by all network hardware and drivers.
| Factor | Details |
|---|
| Affected Hardware | Intel and Realtek network adapters (most common) |
| Connection Types | Both Wi-Fi and Ethernet can be affected |
| Root Cause | Rare driver bugs with QUIC protocol handling |
| Driver Fix Expected | Unlikely — this is a low-priority issue for vendors |
Confirming the Issue
Before making changes, confirm that network drivers are the cause:
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Get an Ethernet USB dongle (any brand) |
| 2 | Connect it to your computer |
| 3 | Connect to the internet through the USB dongle |
| 4 | Try joining a Hytale server |
If the problem is resolved using the USB dongle, your built-in network adapter drivers are the issue. Proceed with the solutions below.
Solutions
[!IMPORTANT]
Before You Begin
- Try each solution one at a time
- Test after each solution to see if the problem is fixed
- You may not need to apply all solutions
- Solutions are ordered from least invasive to most invasive
Initial Steps (Required for All Solutions)
Open your network adapter settings:
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Open the Start Menu |
| 2 | Type View network connections |
| 3 | Click the Control Panel link that appears |
| 4 | Find your network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) |
| 5 | Right-click it and select Properties |
| 6 | Click Configure |
Solution 1: Priority & VLAN
Difficulty: Easy | Risk: Low
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Go to the Advanced tab |
| 2 | Find Priority & VLAN in the list |
| 3 | Set it to Priority & VLAN Disabled |
| 4 | Click OK |
| 5 | Wait for your connection to restore |
| 6 | Test Hytale multiplayer |
Solution 2: Receive Segment Coalescing
Difficulty: Easy | Risk: Low
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Go to the Advanced tab |
| 2 | Find Recv. Segment Coalescing (IPv4) |
| 3 | Set it to Disabled |
| 4 | Find Recv. Segment Coalescing (IPv6) |
| 5 | Set it to Disabled |
| 6 | Click OK |
| 7 | Wait for your connection to restore |
| 8 | Test Hytale multiplayer |
Solution 3: Energy Saving Features
Difficulty: Medium | Risk: Low
Disable power-saving features that can interfere with network performance:
| Setting | Set To |
|---|
| Advanced EEE | Disabled |
| ARP Offload | Disabled |
| Energy-Efficient Ethernet | Disabled |
| Flow Control | Disabled |
| Green Ethernet | Disabled |
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Go to the Advanced tab |
| 2 | Find each setting above and disable it |
| 3 | Click OK |
| 4 | Wait for your connection to restore |
| 5 | Test Hytale multiplayer |
Solution 4: Full Driver Configuration (Advanced)
Difficulty: Advanced | Risk: Medium
[!CAUTION]
Warning
This is an invasive change that modifies many driver settings. It may be difficult to reverse without reinstalling network drivers. Only use this if Solutions 1-3 did not work.
Configure all of the following settings in the Advanced tab:
Network Offloading Settings
| Setting | Set To |
|---|
| ARP Offload | Disabled |
| NS Offload | Disabled |
| IPv4 Checksum Offload | Rx & Tx Enabled |
| TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4) | Disabled |
| TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6) | Disabled |
| UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) | Disabled |
| UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) | Disabled |
| Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) | Disabled |
| Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) | Disabled |
Power & Energy Settings
| Setting | Set To |
|---|
| Advanced EEE | Disabled |
| Energy-Efficient Ethernet | Disabled |
| Green Ethernet | Disabled |
| Gigabit Lite | Disabled |
| Power Saving Mode | Disabled |
| Setting | Set To |
|---|
| EEE Max Support Speed | 1.0 Gbps Full Duplex |
| Flow Control | Disabled |
| Interrupt Moderation | Disabled |
| Jumbo Frame | Disabled |
| Maximum Number of RSS Queues | 4 Queues |
| Receive Buffers | 512 |
| Receive Side Scaling | Enabled |
| Transmit Buffers | 1024 (or 2048) |
| Speed & Duplex | Auto |
VLAN & Wake Settings
| Setting | Set To |
|---|
| Priority & VLAN | Disabled |
| VLAN ID | 0 |
| Network Address | Not Present |
| Wake on Magic Packet | Disabled |
| Wake on magic packet when system is in S0ix | Disabled |
| Wake on pattern match | Disabled |
| Shutdown Wake-On-Lan | Disabled |
| WOL & Shutdown Link Speed | Not Speed Down |
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Click OK |
| 2 | Wait for your connection to restore |
| 3 | Restart your computer |
| 4 | Test Hytale multiplayer |
Additional Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|
| Official Hytale Website | hytale.com |
| Hytale Support Portal | support.hytale.com |
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