Improved signal strength on the latest "Better" model
Improved signal strength on the latest "Better" model
I purchased a new router to handle the wifi in my house better, but I'm getting significantly higher ping compared to my old router. I went from 27-28 to 38-40 on the closest game server to me. When I directly connect to my modem I get more like 35 ping to that same server. I've been checking my Pings using Azure speed dot com because I'm a Halo kid so that's what I'm mainly concerned about. I've also checked on speedtest, it is also higher than previously. New router is a RAX200 Nighthawk, and old router is an R6400 Nighthawk. I'm Testing this all Wired from my Desktop and am just wondering if someone can point me in a direction on a setting I may need to adjust or even just let me know I wasted my money. Speeds are 20 up consistent and 450 down consistent. Hoping to at least get my ping down to what my previous router managed. Thank you anyone who even just took the time to read this
First, check if Wi-Fi interference and negotiation options are configured. In buildings with many routers—like apartments—this matters a lot; set aggressive negotiation. Also, a 35ms latency to Azure or Google over the air is acceptable, but a high ping (38-40+) on wired connections isn’t surprising. If you tested this before, ensure your Wi-Fi adapter is turned off during the test. Next, examine your modem and ISP—consider upgrading the modem or switching from coax to FTTH if needed.
I’m doing this setup now—plugging the old router into the modem, then the new one into the old for Wi-Fi, and connecting my PC to the old router. Everything seems to be working better with the same ping times as before. The old router’s Wi-Fi is currently off. No big deal, I’m just trying it out. Thanks!
I’m not facing any problems with Wi-Fi, and I’m not worried about current Wi-Fi latency. What bothers me is that my wired connection now lags about 10ms or more compared to before the router upgrade.
I performed a factory reset on both the modem and the new router. I haven’t changed the old router settings just in case I revert to using it later. Right now, I’m connected through the old router with the same ping times I’m used to. My setup is Modem → Old router (WiFi off) → Connected to my desktop, and also using the new router (WiFi enabled).
The problem started when I connected the new router directly to the modem, then linked my desktop to the new router. Now both devices are still using the old router, and I’m seeing the same ping times as before the new router was installed. It’s not the setup I’d prefer long-term, just a temporary fix that isn’t ideal right now. Thanks for taking the time to assist me!
I handle this kind of task regularly and my work tends to be slower these days. It doesn’t seem like you’re dealing with many LAN-related problems, does it? If that’s the case, I’d check your ISP and see if latency changes a lot between busy and quiet times.