They perform poorly over Wi-Fi yet function adequately with Ethernet.
They perform poorly over Wi-Fi yet function adequately with Ethernet.
I was attempting to run some games on my laptop and they were very slow and choppy. I found many solutions online, and connecting via Ethernet resolved the issue. However, I can’t place my setup near the router. Can I still achieve smooth performance using Wi-Fi? My connection speed is 272 Mbps download and 16 ms latency. It’s always worked well on consoles.
It's on the opposite side of the house, almost in someone else's room, right?
There are devices that connect to power and act as Ethernet ports (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AV600-Pow...B00AWRUICG). Some users find them useful, while others prefer wired options for gaming. My friend uses one of these and claims it offers a significant advantage over wireless. I linked the one I mentioned just to clarify what I mean. Distance may also influence lag on wireless connections.
This works for online games and various types of games. You usually have a stable connection when using Wi-Fi at home.
You're considering whether a weak Wi-Fi signal might be affecting your connection. Running a speed test or similar check could help confirm if transfer speeds and latency improve when you move nearer to the access point while staying connected. The "update drivers" suggestion seems unlikely to resolve the issue.