Discuss strategies for managing several devices connected to the same network.
Discuss strategies for managing several devices connected to the same network.
Hey, welcome! I see you're just starting out with networking. Let's break this down. You're using a mix of DSL and mobile internet from Huawei B525S-23A and SageCom F@st 5360T. Your plan is currently the fastest available. With three users at home—mostly you and your brother using wired connections, plus your mom using Wi-Fi—I understand why performance varies. When you and your brother play games or stream together, ping stays around 30ms, which is normal for you. But when one of you downloads something, the other sees high latency (around 300ms). On websites with lots of images, ping jumps to about 150ms. Your test stream to Twitch was a big issue, causing your brother over 300ms lag.
To fix this, consider these steps:
- Check your router settings—ensure QoS prioritizes gaming traffic.
- Upgrade your internet plan if possible; higher bandwidth reduces congestion.
- Use wired connections for the other users when streaming or downloading.
- Optimize device settings on both ends (like reducing background apps).
- If you're streaming, try lower resolutions (720p30 is better than 60p) to ease load.
Improving this setup is definitely doable. Streaming smoothly should be achievable with a few adjustments. Let me know if you want more details!
Some routers include a feature known as Quality of Service (QoS) or Packet Filtering. It lets you instruct the router to assign higher priority to specific devices, ensuring those with greater importance receive bandwidth first. Premium models offer more control, enabling you to prioritize certain traffic—like gaming over streaming—but this capability is uncommon in home routers. Additionally, you can configure Windows 10 to cap its overall bandwidth usage, such as restricting it to 10Mbps, preventing it from exceeding your set limit regardless of circumstances. The challenge then shifts to managing performance, often resulting in buffering and slower site loading. While 40Mbps is modest today, splitting it among three devices should work fine.
Check if the router supports features like QoS or packet filtering. Attempt to restrict bandwidth for specific devices.