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The Wi-Fi gadget is affecting LAN devices' performance.

The Wi-Fi gadget is affecting LAN devices' performance.

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BrassMonkeyy
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09-06-2025, 06:12 PM
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My sisters bf occasionally brings his "gaming laptop" over and connects to my Wi-Fi. It rarely happens but when it does, my desktop ping times spike significantly. During these instances, I experience 700ms latency to sites like Google and games lag heavily. To resolve it, I must disable and re-enable the connection each time. I’ve checked possible fixes but most advice focuses on fixing his laptop’s Wi-Fi issues or updating drivers. I’m not concerned about his device or its connectivity; my main goal is to reduce lag. Could there be router settings I can adjust to minimize his impact?
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BrassMonkeyy
09-06-2025, 06:12 PM #1

My sisters bf occasionally brings his "gaming laptop" over and connects to my Wi-Fi. It rarely happens but when it does, my desktop ping times spike significantly. During these instances, I experience 700ms latency to sites like Google and games lag heavily. To resolve it, I must disable and re-enable the connection each time. I’ve checked possible fixes but most advice focuses on fixing his laptop’s Wi-Fi issues or updating drivers. I’m not concerned about his device or its connectivity; my main goal is to reduce lag. Could there be router settings I can adjust to minimize his impact?

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Jorski
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09-06-2025, 06:12 PM
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Are there quality of service options on your router marked as QoS? Adjusting those settings can prioritize your device's traffic, reducing delays.
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Jorski
09-06-2025, 06:12 PM #2

Are there quality of service options on your router marked as QoS? Adjusting those settings can prioritize your device's traffic, reducing delays.