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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
What is the Mfr and model # of the ISP modem.
Modem only or modem combo unit? Modem only is recommended over combo. Combo unit will cause NAT issues with another router connected behind it.
uPnP is found under Advanced/Advanced Settings/uPnP.
You can leave IPv6 enabled then if the ISP is servicing it natively.
Use what the router gets from your ISP for now. Change DNS later of if needed.
Besure to set your XB1 to Automatic everything, don't make any changes here.
So i was using the router/modem that ISP provided which always kept resetting on me so i switched to a SURFboard SB6141 by Arris and the nighthawk router, which granted its working great but I feel there could be something i could do to optimize it even more.
The 6141 is a good modem and using this with the NG router will be good.
You can set up QoS to allow for highest priority or a High Priority. If you play online games when others are streaming or using the internet, then I would set High Or Medium only. If your the only one online like me at night gaming, then High or Highest will work. You don't want to starve bandwidth if others need some bandwidth.
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.