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The limit on how much internet speed there is in my house so others can use it

The limit on how much internet speed there is in my house so others can use it

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MartinSub
Junior Member
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07-03-2026, 02:12 PM
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Hey, I enjoy playing online games but every time anyone tries to load a page on the internet, I feel laggy and stuttery. It's really annoying because I'm paying for all of that by myself. So I think this is fair, right? But am I sure I won't still get lags even if I lower my own bandwidth limits or just switch to another provider who only gives me access? Also, can you recommend a router that lets me control my speed like that because mine doesn't work like that yet?
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MartinSub
07-03-2026, 02:12 PM #1

Hey, I enjoy playing online games but every time anyone tries to load a page on the internet, I feel laggy and stuttery. It's really annoying because I'm paying for all of that by myself. So I think this is fair, right? But am I sure I won't still get lags even if I lower my own bandwidth limits or just switch to another provider who only gives me access? Also, can you recommend a router that lets me control my speed like that because mine doesn't work like that yet?

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ArisV
Member
129
07-03-2026, 09:40 PM
#2
Do you use Wi-Fi or a wire coming from your router?
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ArisV
07-03-2026, 09:40 PM #2

Do you use Wi-Fi or a wire coming from your router?

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tiger_lily12
Junior Member
18
07-14-2026, 10:43 AM
#3
i am connected, while other people use their phones with wifi, and some have even bought computers that need a straight wire to connect.
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tiger_lily12
07-14-2026, 10:43 AM #3

i am connected, while other people use their phones with wifi, and some have even bought computers that need a straight wire to connect.

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Gabokazu
Posting Freak
814
07-22-2026, 08:00 AM
#4
Hey, if you use an internet cable (wired) directly into your router, that gets all your internet fast and steady. If you connect through the Wi-Fi, it's a different story because everyone sharing the same Wi-Fi signal can slow things down. What kind of internet package do you get from your ISP? Are you getting the exact value for what you pay?
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Gabokazu
07-22-2026, 08:00 AM #4

Hey, if you use an internet cable (wired) directly into your router, that gets all your internet fast and steady. If you connect through the Wi-Fi, it's a different story because everyone sharing the same Wi-Fi signal can slow things down. What kind of internet package do you get from your ISP? Are you getting the exact value for what you pay?

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HappySmiley9
Junior Member
36
07-24-2026, 10:29 PM
#5
I am testing LTE speeds at 50 mbps down and 25 mbps up. I said yes, but anyway someone told me to just make my computer high priority on the router's QoS setting. So I got an old Archer AX1800 router and set it up. It is one I thought had no internet connection, so I'll test it now.
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HappySmiley9
07-24-2026, 10:29 PM #5

I am testing LTE speeds at 50 mbps down and 25 mbps up. I said yes, but anyway someone told me to just make my computer high priority on the router's QoS setting. So I got an old Archer AX1800 router and set it up. It is one I thought had no internet connection, so I'll test it now.

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ImRio
Member
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07-26-2026, 09:05 AM
#6
If you have a cellular connection that works as an internet service provider, QoS might help fix things or it won't. QoS just makes sure the fastest traffic goes to where your computer is when it comes out of your router. Cellular is not very reliable compared to wired connections. Also, delays after your router are not fixed by QoS on your own device.
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ImRio
07-26-2026, 09:05 AM #6

If you have a cellular connection that works as an internet service provider, QoS might help fix things or it won't. QoS just makes sure the fastest traffic goes to where your computer is when it comes out of your router. Cellular is not very reliable compared to wired connections. Also, delays after your router are not fixed by QoS on your own device.

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Haileyhurley
Junior Member
4
07-30-2026, 11:23 AM
#7
But I don't have trouble with just the router; it's other people in our house that slow down things.
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Haileyhurley
07-30-2026, 11:23 AM #7

But I don't have trouble with just the router; it's other people in our house that slow down things.

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DanielEmpire
Posting Freak
781
07-30-2026, 01:04 PM
#8
If someone just needs to load up a single page on the internet, they probably won't use 50/25 bandwidth. Quality of Service (QoS) will only help speed up your output. Loading that page shouldn't slow down your 25 Mbps connection at all. If you were torrenting or streaming a 4K Netflix movie instead, then maybe QOS could make a difference. But based on what you said before, I think it's unlikely to change things. Could you be running into some other problems with your router? Maybe. What kind of router are you using?
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DanielEmpire
07-30-2026, 01:04 PM #8

If someone just needs to load up a single page on the internet, they probably won't use 50/25 bandwidth. Quality of Service (QoS) will only help speed up your output. Loading that page shouldn't slow down your 25 Mbps connection at all. If you were torrenting or streaming a 4K Netflix movie instead, then maybe QOS could make a difference. But based on what you said before, I think it's unlikely to change things. Could you be running into some other problems with your router? Maybe. What kind of router are you using?

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renliff
Member
240
07-30-2026, 01:29 PM
#9
well it is what it is, this connection has been like that forever. Maybe it's because of the games I'm playing, mostly FIFA and every time Spotify changes songs there is a lag. There is even a visual effect added to the game right now, but obviously I don't feel it in other games. Since its fifa most of the time, it really bothers me. It's a one year old archer ax1800 hooked up through the lte huawei modem b2368-66
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renliff
07-30-2026, 01:29 PM #9

well it is what it is, this connection has been like that forever. Maybe it's because of the games I'm playing, mostly FIFA and every time Spotify changes songs there is a lag. There is even a visual effect added to the game right now, but obviously I don't feel it in other games. Since its fifa most of the time, it really bothers me. It's a one year old archer ax1800 hooked up through the lte huawei modem b2368-66

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PersieO
Posting Freak
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08-06-2026, 09:22 PM
#10
You might just be stuck using mobile broadband because you're sharing the cell tower with lots of other people on their phones and devices. These connections are all over the place; they work well sometimes when there is lots of bandwidth and you have a strong signal, but they can fail completely if your signal is weak. Even if everything looks perfect, the internet service provider might prefer letting mobile users drive past while fixed (landline) people stay put. They don't want to cut off calls or stop internet sessions for those driving by so that their slow connection doesn't become a problem for you at home.
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PersieO
08-06-2026, 09:22 PM #10

You might just be stuck using mobile broadband because you're sharing the cell tower with lots of other people on their phones and devices. These connections are all over the place; they work well sometimes when there is lots of bandwidth and you have a strong signal, but they can fail completely if your signal is weak. Even if everything looks perfect, the internet service provider might prefer letting mobile users drive past while fixed (landline) people stay put. They don't want to cut off calls or stop internet sessions for those driving by so that their slow connection doesn't become a problem for you at home.

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