Ethernet port aggregation?

[Rick6922]

what is it?  Can I use it for gaming?

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

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/

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@Rick6922 wrote:

what is it?  Can I use it for gaming?

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[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

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/

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@Rick6922 wrote:

what is it?  Can I use it for gaming?

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[Rick6922]

thanks for the info.

[FURRYe38]

[Shikwan68]

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.

[Rick6922]

what switch should I get?

[FURRYe38]

Try NGs GS series...I believe you'll need a managed supporting kind of switch. Something to ask NG about.