Solution for Network Latency when Gaming

[noodleMind]

I am having network latency and network speed issues with my current wireless network. I want upgrade my network setup and need help figuring out what I should do next.

The main targeted devices I need constant speed and low network latency are my Gaming Desktop and Xbox and Apple TV (to Stream 4K) rest of the devices I am not worried immediately. 

 

- Should I buy an Extender and use that as a Access Point for Wired Connection to my Devices ?

- Should I run wires from my router using a Network Switch ?

- Should I do something Better ?

 

One thing to confess is I renting the place I currently live (which is a 50+ year old home) and might move out soon.

Currently the Router is placed in the 3rd Floor and I have my Gaming Desktop and Apple TV in the 2nd Floor.

[svmlegacy]

2 minutes ago, noodleMind said:

Should I run wires from my router using a Network Switch ?

^ This is the best thing you can do to help latency and connection issues.

[LIGISTX]

Just now, svmlegacy said:

^ This is the best thing you can do to help latency and connection issues.

100% run wires. If you can run wires, run wires, and don’t even mess with Wifi. 

[noodleMind]

10 minutes ago, svmlegacy said:

^ This is the best thing you can do to help latency and connection issues.

Thanks for the reply.

 

I should probably run one wire from the Router to the room and then use the switch.

Do you have any suggestions on the switch that might work ?

[svmlegacy]

1 minute ago, noodleMind said:

Thanks for the reply.

 

I should probably run one wire from the Router to the room and then use the switch.

Do you have any suggestions on the switch that might work ?

As long as it's name brand and gigabit you sould be alright. You're not running too many devices.

[TheBean]

ethernet is always going to be the best option. But in your case, because (probably) can't run a cable across floors, a good mesh wifi system would also work well.

 

Quick question: are you using the modem/router provided by your ISP? what ISP? What speeds do you pay for? 

[noodleMind]

3 hours ago, Saksham said:

ethernet is always going to be the best option. But in your case, because (probably) can't run a cable across floors, a good mesh wifi system would also work well.

 

Quick question: are you using the modem/router provided by your ISP? what ISP? What speeds do you pay for? 

I have comcast and have 600Mbps Comcast Internet. I am using the new Xfinity Router Modem that was rented from Comcast

[TheBean]

49 minutes ago, noodleMind said:

Xfinity Router Modem that was rented from Comcast

i'm assuming you pay for that them... please for the love of god please buy your own. instead of paying $10/month for the trash that they give you, buy your own for $100 and you never have to pay again. buy your own router if you can too. you'll get a much better connection with one you can buy yourself (along with much more control over how it works in the settings). 

[noodleMind]

On 8/18/2020 at 9:30 PM, Saksham said:

i'm assuming you pay for that them... please for the love of god please buy your own. instead of paying $10/month for the trash that they give you, buy your own for $100 and you never have to pay again. buy your own router if you can too. you'll get a much better connection with one you can buy yourself (along with much more control over how it works in the settings). 

I am considering to buy another one. I got a router and modem earlier and had speed / connection issues. Xfinity said they can only troubleshoot or guarantee the speeds if I use their modem/router,