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Netgear R7000 nighthawk settings for xbox 1 x
So im super new to this and i am just trying to figure out the best possible settings for my xbox one x (currently using wifi for now) Im slowing learning what this QoS is for and port forwarding...
Well i ended up just factory resetting the router and now im getting around 230-240 mbps on both, latency is around 50-60 which i wish i could get a little lower, i think i might of messed up something in the QoS setup
Okay cool, i set my mac address of the xbox to "highest" because the only other person is my gf and her phone lol but what ive been reading about changing the dns for higher speeds and port forwarding isnt really necessary?
No.
DNS is only for accessing some Internet recources and not directly involved in the gaming performances. Ports and UPload speeds are more important.
You can find other DNS if you feel the need. I prefer to use my ISP DNS as it the best for me.
Google DNS is an option, however since it seems to be popular, be aware that some could find it more congesting or not as good as other since everyone maybe using there DNS service.
You can use Googles NameBench to check to see there there are ore optimal DNS addresses to use. Run this with a PC directly connected to the ISP Modem to get best results. I used to do this. Haven't in a while. My ISP is good for me.
Okay ill give that a shot, where would i change the NAT filter?
Is there anything i need to change going to a wired connection? the only reason im doing wifi for now is because i dont want to run a 50ft ethernet cable from downstairs or contact my ISP to move the cable
Advanced/Setup/WAN Setup
No, you'll need to add another IP address reservation since LAN and WIFI use different MAC addresses. Thats fine too.
LAN cable can be hard to run. Sometimes I use brass cable hooks to run cable around door jams or under. You'll figure that out. If wifi is working for now then you'll be good. Wired is best though for online gaming, specially team multi player gaming.
Well fantastic, thanks for the help man opened my eyes a little more on this whole internet thing
Post back if you need any more help or info. Good stuff out there as well.
You'll be good. Enjoy.
Well I tried temporarely moving my setup so I can have a direct connection to my xbox form the router but for some reason im getting around 12 Mbps wired, and around 190 Mbps using Wireless 5Ghz... and latency is around 60 on both which I beleive is normal.
Should be same wired...sure wire is of good quality? CAT6 is recommended.
Make sure you set up QoS priorities for the LAN cable connection.
Well i ended up just factory resetting the router and now im getting around 230-240 mbps on both, latency is around 50-60 which i wish i could get a little lower, i think i might of messed up something in the QoS setup
Ok, I presumed it may have been a mis configuration. You'll be fine on wired.
- I just replaced my R7000 with a XR500 because it kept dogging the wifi down after a few days even on the latest firmware, Wired was perfectly fine though. Rebooting the router would fix it temporarily.
Now my issues are gone with the XR500.