The minimum requirements for the connection are 28.8 Kbps, but the fastest connection possible is best. A faster connection will decrease the amount of time it takes for information to travel from computer to computer, resulting in less Latency. Latency, also known as lag, is the lull that occurs over the Internet as information passes from one computer or server to the other. The slower the connection between the two computers, the longer each lag section takes. As a result, slower connections result in increased lag.
Higher lag means slower online gameplay.
Ubi Soft uses all available tricks of the trade and testing procedures to alleviate as much Internet Latency as possible, but there is little we can do to solve all of the Internet s lag issues. If your connection to the Internet is over standard analog modem, you may experience latency issues during peak hours. The inability to host is due to high lag and the proprietary system of networking AOL and certain other ISPs use to provide Internet access to its customers. The best solution for this is to use another ISP for on-line gaming. Also, gaming sites, such as MSN Gaming Zone and Mplayer, often experience Internet traffic jams that result in slowdowns.