What kind of gaming router do you need?
What kind of gaming router do you need?
Your router has 512MB of memory, which is more than enough, and you won't run out of space. As recommended, turn off any QoS features.
Latency mainly depends on the distance or number of hops between you and the game server, plus any traffic congestion along the way—something you have no control over.
The figures shown here are only accurate under ideal conditions
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Uncertain if this data is useful, but the latency and jitter increase sharply at the beginning of the upload test, causing speeds to jump above 2 gigabits but consistently stay over 1 gigabit before dropping to 500. It appears the system never recovers afterward. Is there a method to control that initial surge? Thanks again for your assistance.
The ISP indicates the expected upload speed.
It seems unclear if this relates to ISP traffic restrictions.
Often, the ISP allows temporary bursts above your paid rate.
Your home connection shares bandwidth with other neighbors, who have software to avoid one person overloading another.
Bandwidth claims may not be accurate.
Typically, a standard fiber protocol offers 2.5gbit total, but this can be shared among up to 128 homes on the same fiber.
Be cautious when testing at full capacity.
Running games will push your load closer to 1mbps.
A more practical test is recommended.
Perform a ping to 8.8.8.8 and then download something like Steam, limiting speed to about half your rate.
Maintain similar latency to 8.8.8.8.
Occasional packets may appear due to Windows sharing CPU between the Steam program and the ping.
Remember, you have no control over external factors beyond your home.
Latency issues via Ethernet are unlikely, but Wi-Fi presents different challenges, especially for online games.