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belykoral
Dec 15, 2021Follower
Question about Nighthawk gaming router
Hey guys, I have a question and wasn’t sure who to ask. Basically I just moved and I’m unable to hardwire my Xbox . I’m staying in a basement and the router is on the first floor. After testing, t...
plemans
Dec 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What router do you currently have?
What modem/gateway is it connected to?
What speeds do you pay for?
What speeds do you get over 2.4ghz and 5ghz in your current location?
Are you connected to 5ghz for gaming? (you should be)
The key is to find where the lag/slow downs are coming from. If its related to the router, an upgrade might help. If its related to the speeds you pay for, it might not. So the key is to figure out where the current issue is coming from before throwing $ at the problem