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Rick6922
Feb 01, 2019Luminary
Ethernet port aggregation?
what is it? Can I use it for gaming?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_aggregation
LAG is mostly used between the router and a device that supports LAG, like some NAS:
https://kb.netgear.com/29843/Port-Aggregation-with-Synology-NAS-on-your-Nighthawk-router
Since gaming consoles don't support LAG, gaming isn't supported on it.
On a gaming PC, might be possible:
https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-set-up-nic-teaming-link-aggregation/
Rick6922 wrote:
what is it? Can I use it for gaming?
6 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link_aggregation
LAG is mostly used between the router and a device that supports LAG, like some NAS:
https://kb.netgear.com/29843/Port-Aggregation-with-Synology-NAS-on-your-Nighthawk-router
Since gaming consoles don't support LAG, gaming isn't supported on it.
On a gaming PC, might be possible:
https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-set-up-nic-teaming-link-aggregation/
Rick6922 wrote:
what is it? Can I use it for gaming?
- Rick6922Luminary
thanks for the info.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
:smileywink:
Game consoles aren't supported BUT if you aggregate your router and a compatible SWITCH that your console is connected to; the data will be sent and received 2x faster from your console.
- Rick6922Luminary
what switch should I get?