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profe
Sep 03, 2019Initiate
mom looking for gaming router - help please!
Hello! I'd really appreciate some guidance. My son's PING is way too high for Fortnight on our Lenovo gaming desktop (all-in-one). I am hoping a new router will help solve the problem. He's interest...
FURRYe38
Sep 04, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? Built in wifi router here by chance?
Gaming should be done over a LAN wired connection for best performances and operation.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
profe wrote:Hello!
I'd really appreciate some guidance. My son's PING is way too high for Fortnight on our Lenovo gaming desktop (all-in-one). I am hoping a new router will help solve the problem. He's interested in the XR500 router.
My question is: what do I do when I get it? Do I need to have more gear in order to make it work? I assume I need Ethernet cords. Would the same apply for XBox?
I'm pretty clueless, and I would love a little guidance!
Thank you!
profe