Yes, premium routers can improve ping performance during gaming by offering faster and more stable internet connections.
Yes, premium routers can improve ping performance during gaming by offering faster and more stable internet connections.
im getting an average ping between 120-190ping in any game i join so i've been wondering if i buy a high-end ''gaming'' routers like asus, will i get a better lower ping? or are these expansive routers made for fast wireless use the reason im getting high ping is because i live in Dubai, and theirs not alot of games that have middle eastern servers, and getting a faster internet speed package is just too expansive i only have 50mbp speed and i cant afford to get a higher package so would a new router help out? getting me below 100ping? or is my only option is to wait till Elon Musk or whoever to invent a new tech that gives everyone the lowest ping possible worldwide in the future? (note i do use ethernet cable)
If you're on ethernet than unless your router is pure shit you should be achieving the highest speed/lowest ping possible, gaming router do improve performance in some scenarios (wifi one of those) but it won't solve your problem. If you have a bad connection straight from the isp there's nothing you can do unfortunately.
A higher transfer speed doesn't always reduce latency. If your existing router isn't working well, an upgrade won't cut ping. A WTFast subscription might be a better option.
You're right, beyond ensuring a stable connection, QoS settings on the router won't significantly improve performance. A standard Ethernet connection is usually sufficient unless you have specific advanced needs.
Switching the router might offer a slight improvement if the new model handles NAT more efficiently (such as through hardware offloading). However, the overall impact is usually minimal. Boosting bandwidth won’t significantly change how long it takes for data to travel between your device and the server. For instance, upgrading from a two-seat car to a five-seat car allows carrying more people at once, but you still cover the same distance and adhere to the same speed limits.
I experienced a minor lag when switching from a regular consumer router to a PF-Sense device. The consumer router itself was quite outdated and struggling under heavy load, which might explain the issue.