Internet help?

[Tran]

So I have the default ISP router that is given me by AT&T and it works fine and all but whenever everyone is home it pretty laggy for me for online games. I have a power line to connect to ethernet for my PC and Xbox since my router is in the other room. I was wondering if I were to buy a router like a nighthawk would I improve in speed 

[Electronics Wizardy]

What speed do you have going to your house? 

 

You can get qos on a better router, but your probably better off buying a faster plan from your isp.

[Tran]

3 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

What speed do you have going to your house? 

 

You can get qos on a better router, but your probably better off buying a faster plan from your isp.

I literally get 13.1 Mbsps and 1.07 Upload on Speedtest by ookla it says i have 16.88 down and 1.73 up

[Onboard87]

and if you are using WI-FI or direct connection also plays a huge role. even with my 1 GIG internet and changing my xbox to 5 gig band i get lag on it thats why i ran a cord to it

[Onboard87]

2 minutes ago, Tran said:

I literally get 13.1 Mbsps and 1.07 Upload

that's on the low end for online gaming, especially if you play FPS or strategy.

[Tran]

6 minutes ago, Onboard87 said:

that's on the low end for online gaming, especially if you play FPS or strategy.

could buying a nighthawk get better speeds?

[SupaKomputa]

4 minutes ago, Tran said:

could buying a nighthawk get better speeds?

no, unless you have more than 5-10 people online at the same time.

expensive router no use.

[Onboard87]

2 minutes ago, Tran said:

could buying a nighthawk get better speeds?

speeds are dictated by a your ISP, internet / network card, type of wire, and lastly your router. you might get better speeds but if your plan has a speed cap say 15 mbps even with a top end router that will be the max you can get in perfect condensations.

[kirashi]

38 minutes ago, Tran said:

could buying a nighthawk get better speeds?

What internet plan do you currently pay for from AT&T? Buying a better router will only help if your plan can offer those speeds.

[Donut417]

12 hours ago, Tran said:

could buying a nighthawk get better speeds?

Your kinda screwed. Judging buy those speeds your probably on the 18 Mbps plan. Depending on your area that might be the best AT&T can do. You might want to look at better ISP's. Such as a Cable Co, as they would be able to offer better packages.