Gaming over a Router

Stylez · Post by **Stylez** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 5:01 pm

I'm not sure if I'm the only one who has this problem, but it's driving me crazy.

I am using a LinkSys Router, 8 port hub, and I'm on cable. Essentially I have 6 people sharing one IP, but that doesn't seem to effect my ping in games. (Generally on sites with around 40-50 ping)

The problem is on occasion my ping will jump to 300 and I will lag out for a couple seconds. This happens so frequently it makes gaming unplayable. I want my 56k back!

Any help or answers are appreciated!

WAKEBOARDER · Post by **WAKEBOARDER** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 7:22 pm

I HAVE HAD THE SAME THING I AM RUNNING 6 CPU SHARING ONE CABLE .LOOK AND SEE WHAT YOU SPEED IS WITH TEST AT "DSLREPORTS.COM" KEEP TESTING AND IF VERYS ALOT CALL CABLE COMPANY TO COME OUT AND TEST I DID AND THEY HOOKED UP A TESTER AND I HAD A BAD HOOK UP IN LINE SOMEWHERE THAT WOULD GO IN AND OUT. GOOD LUCK, CHRIS

Stylez · Post by **Stylez** » Fri Nov 02, 2001 11:10 pm

Sounds good to me Ken, thanks for being such an open forum for newbies!

BlackSword · Post by **BlackSword** » Mon Nov 05, 2001 10:51 am

Originally posted by Stylez
I am using a LinkSys Router, 8 port hub, and I'm on cable. Essentially I have 6 people sharing one IP, but that doesn't seem to effect my ping in games. (Generally on sites with around 40-50 ping)

The problem is on occasion my ping will jump to 300 and I will lag out for a couple seconds. This happens so frequently it makes gaming unplayable

Are all 6 puters gaming?
What is the game?

Stylez · Post by **Stylez** » Mon Nov 05, 2001 1:48 pm

No, it's just me on the server.

Halflife is generally the one I play, but it's noticable in all games.

DesertFox · Post by **DesertFox** » Mon Nov 05, 2001 6:05 pm

Can the router allocate bandwidth for diff ips? If not, I would suggest a linux box after the router that can, so you can give your server/gaming machine more bandwidth and priority on the internet.

Stylez · Post by **Stylez** » Mon Nov 05, 2001 10:36 pm

I don't have an extra box, otherwise I would totally agree with that.

Unfortunately the Linksys doesn't have Bandwidth sharing features.

Phantom-Vortex · Post by **Phantom-Vortex** » Wed Nov 07, 2001 1:01 pm

Linksys and games do not mix (Fact) look at the common threads on the linky, at any site all have problems over and over with the linky.

If you want perfect gameing DONT BUY LINKSYS.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Nov 07, 2001 2:52 pm

Cable (not the most reliable/steady performing connection for gaming) + Linksys router (not the most robust performing router) + hub (switch is better for serious gaming) = bummer!

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