router/modem or router/modem plus second device
router/modem or router/modem plus second device
I was thinking about adding a ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 to your current setup (Technicolor DPC3848VE DOCSIS modem) to boost gaming performance, especially ping and latency. You're already using a VPN, so it's a good idea. This won't add more connections or faster Wi-Fi speeds—better range is nice—but it can improve your PC or PS4 online experience. Let me know if you need anything else!
For Wi-Fi, the Unify APs seem manageable to group and offer more options. Are you connecting for gaming? Which card are you running? If you need lower latency, consider switching to a VPN.
Incorporating more routers won't lower your latency compared to using cable. Introducing additional steps might actually raise latency slightly, though it's usually imperceptible. It's likely your gaming VPN is also contributing to higher latency unless you're connecting from different server regions.
No, the cable is Cat 6a. If you're referring to an adapter, it's an Intel Ethernet. You're using a VPN since you're not in North America and most game hosts are based there.
The ROG Rapture (GT-AC5300) includes a VPN feature you might be able to use with your PS4.