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    Router for gaming

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Peter Bazooka, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. Peter Bazooka

    Peter Bazooka Notebook Evangelist

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    My roommate keeps getting me killed while I'm playing online games because hes streaming netflix/youtube, so I'm looking for a new router.

    I want to buy it from newegg.
    I would like to pay less than $100 but if its more I will pay it.
    I want to be able to prioritize gaming so that I never lag because my roommate is streaming video.
    I would like to be able to connect my external hdd but if I can't its no biggie.
    I want it to work through 2 wooden walls and effectively at least 30 ft away.

    Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks in advance
     
    Peter Bazooka, Feb 22, 2011
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    ExMM Notebook Evangelist

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    ExMM, Feb 22, 2011
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  3. SHoTTa35

    SHoTTa35 Notebook Consultant

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    You didn't mention which router you currently have.
     
    SHoTTa35, Feb 22, 2011
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Setup QoS to give yourself priority over his stuff.
     
    blue68f100, Feb 22, 2011
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  5. Peter Bazooka

    Peter Bazooka Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Belkin F5D8236-4 N Wireless Router

    I attached it to my computer the other day and the only qos settings were very basic and were already turned on. There was not a setting to change that would do what I need it to do.

    I have read about flashing third-party firmware on routers but I've never had a need to do it before and don't really know how. Also from the little research I did do I don't think it will work with this router...this page lists my router as not being compatible with dd-wrt http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Known_incompatible_devices
     
    Peter Bazooka, Feb 23, 2011
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