Bufferbloat Solutions
Bufferbloat Solutions
Hi, I'm trying to find a way to fix buffer bloat now that I have two kids and many connected devices, especially since I play a lot of PubG. My current setup uses a fibre router in modem mode connected to a Netgear Orbi. I get about 200Mbps down and 20Mbps up. I previously had an EdgeRouter Lite but it only supports around 60Mbps with SmartQueue, which isn't ideal. I'm planning to upgrade to higher speeds (350Mbps down, 35Mbps up) and am considering a few options: Untangle on a Zotac CI327, NetDuma R1, Netgear Managed Switch GS108Ev3, or Nighthawk S8000. The switches look like the best value, but using a cable router in modem mode raises security concerns because it would need to handle port forwarding and UPNP settings. That could expose gaming PCs to risks like strict NAT rules. I was thinking about bringing EdgeRouter Lite back, but that would make the network setup even more complicated and might not meet my kids' SLA expectations. Would you mind sharing your thoughts? Thanks, David
Your Fibre Router operating in modem-only mode still requires a separate router. A router lets you share the single public IP provided by your ISP, but it doesn’t allow additional IPs beyond that. Unless you upgrade, most providers don’t offer this option for residential plans. While gaming needs decent speed, the main challenge is setting up port forwarding. Each port can only be directed to one device on the network, so forwarding a specific port to one machine won’t work for another unless it’s also strictly NAT'ed. In short, you’ll need a proper router to handle multiple devices and their traffic rules.
I considered bringing back the Edge Router Lite, switching the Orbi to AP mode, and using the S8000 switch. This setup would give me everything I need for $30–$60 to fix BufferBloat Fibre Router (modem-only mode). Would this seem like a solid choice?