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Modem?
I’m looking at getting an xr500 pro gaming router for my ps4pro. I currently have a modem router combo but it’s years old and i want to know what modem I should get to make sure my router is working e...
Ok so another question. Why buy the pro gaming router when you’re already buying a really good modem? Is the gaming router worth it if I’m using LAN anyway? I want my internet to stabilize and not spike and to get my ping down to the 40 or below range.
Hansen1546 wrote:
Ok so another question. Why buy the pro gaming router when you’re already buying a really good modem? Is the gaming router worth it if I’m using LAN anyway? I want my internet to stabilize and not spike and to get my ping down to the 40 or below range.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-do-gaming-routers-do-and-does-it-really-matter/
take a read. Some find benefits. Some are able to customize their current routers to get them the same results as a gaming router. A lot depends on your capabilities.
- If you were to buy a modem then you would actually need a router anyway as it won't have wifi/could only output internet to one wired device. Assuming you had a router anyway then the XR series has very good QoS to ensure that all devices being used can use it at the same time regardless of what they're doing - streaming etc without causing each other to lag or buffer. The Geo-Filter feature will allow you to find local servers for your games which will in turn result in a lower ping and a better gameplay experience.
