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When picking a router for gaming, be careful about choosing the wrong one.

When picking a router for gaming, be careful about choosing the wrong one.

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LeCrafteur974
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10-18-2026, 10:00 AM
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Sorry if English is a bit hard for you. I'll add more routers next week. I need two ports: copper and optic. My plan is to buy TP-Link WR844n, AC1200, smart dual band r4cm xiaomi Router 4c Huawei echolife hg8012h
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LeCrafteur974
10-18-2026, 10:00 AM #1

Sorry if English is a bit hard for you. I'll add more routers next week. I need two ports: copper and optic. My plan is to buy TP-Link WR844n, AC1200, smart dual band r4cm xiaomi Router 4c Huawei echolife hg8012h

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Tropiko14
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10-18-2026, 12:34 PM
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If your router has an optical interface, your choices are going to be very limited. An "optical port" is basically useless because different internet providers use different settings there. Your best option is to check the ISP's website to see if they recommend a specific device. If you play games often, you need to use ethernet cables. Almost all routers work the same way when using ethernet, so playing games on wifi is a bad idea anyway. Basically, any device with an optical port that connects directly to your internet will work fine. Maybe start by renting or leasing a router from the ISP first; this lets you know which one works before buying your own. Once you find out what model fits, you can look for something similar on the market.
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Tropiko14
10-18-2026, 12:34 PM #2

If your router has an optical interface, your choices are going to be very limited. An "optical port" is basically useless because different internet providers use different settings there. Your best option is to check the ISP's website to see if they recommend a specific device. If you play games often, you need to use ethernet cables. Almost all routers work the same way when using ethernet, so playing games on wifi is a bad idea anyway. Basically, any device with an optical port that connects directly to your internet will work fine. Maybe start by renting or leasing a router from the ISP first; this lets you know which one works before buying your own. Once you find out what model fits, you can look for something similar on the market.