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Join Date: Nov 2009
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It's doubtful that your modem hardware is the cause for the poor gaming.
It's possible you may be experiencing a limited NAT type which could impact your gaming experience. If you're connecting to your internet through a wifi connection you should change it to a wired connection if possible If you haven't already, I'd put your console in a DMZ. This will open up all ports to your console and remove the majority of impediments you could be experiencing with your connection. Dropping a couple hundred bucks on a high performing modem is unlikely to drastically improve your gaming. |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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There's a bit more to troubleshooting latency than just buying a new modem. Problem could be inside his house if he is on wifi, or congestion on the shared network for his area/neighborhood. What troubleshooting has he done so far?
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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If there are multiple devices connected and you don't have a decent internet package you will struggle. |
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#5 |
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chiefsplanet
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Does he have a wifi router sitting behind the modem?
There's a TON of stuff that needs to be checked to help with latency on cable. |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Actually, I'd think that the modem would be the very last thing that you'd check. There are so many other larger opportunities for failure.
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