Explaining Router Settings for Gaming: The Basics

The basic router settings for gaming, and settings that improve connection in online games explained! These are my thoughts and opinions on settings that are supposed to "improve" online gaming. For example: lower ping, decrease lag, and better server connection.

#gaming #router

Disclaimer:
My videos are for intended for speculative and experimental purposes only. John Glasscock assumes no liability for property damage or personal loss as a result of any of the information contained in my videos. Depending on unique circumstances that are not in my control, results cannot always be guaranteed. Use this information / experiment at your own risk.

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[chilldudesam]

I’ve subbed to your channel a few months ago when I came across your port forwarding video and I’ve gotta say your content is by far the most practical and informative I’ve seen yet. Just wanted to say thank you for all of the stuff you put out. Really helped me out with making decisions and optimizing my home network. Hope you’re having a great Xmas and New Year. Please keep them coming brother!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[JohnGlasscock]

Finally got around to a video on "the basics" these are my thoughts and opinions based on what I know and my personal experience

[Limeayy]

I love this channel and his professionalism as how Mr. Glasscock always seems deep toned and talks and explains it easily :D

[zingalxy]

This help me a ton thanks so much John Glasscock.

[jocojosh]

Lowering MTU depends on the type of network connection . Ipv6 LTE and VPN all use different headers for tagging traffic . LTE for example used an MTU of 1482 -86.

[louisgunderman]

I have the Netgear nighthawk x6 r8000 has it for almost a year with no problems!👍🏼your videos help me configure settings I never knew I could do to change my online experience!😎

[devak]

As a newbie to all of this I greatly appreciate the clear guide. Thanks for the vid!

[alm]

DUDE YOU LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE THANK YOU 😭😭😭😭

[ericglascock]

I lowered my mtu down because of packet loss using a dual band router as an access point through a dual antenna two way extender that is connecting my router to a main router over 1000 ft away. Getting 50 Mbs Down, 18 Up, with a 10 to 15 ms ping. 5g wifi using Ipv6 through Starlink ISP. Best Dns server I have found, is the new; Control D (unfiltered) or Control D + Ads & Tracking. Only real issue is a frame rate red line, once and a while, which usually clears up in a couple seconds. Seems to only be an issue, in the early morning hours 3 to 5, when Riot pushes Eastcoast users onto Westcoast servers. Thanks for your explanations of network topics, you keep the dialog simple and easy to understand.

[andrescano]

Thanks for the QoS thing. I couldn't find it out, and your video helped a lot!

[ExG]

That XR700 which I have is a monster. With aggregation ports. Your switch will benefit. However not a big deal unless you have LAN parties. Its overkill since we're nowhere near speeds that high. Since even fiber speeds are still limited per city. QoS is a big factor in all this. DUMA OS which has just hit the market with the XR500 or XR700 Netgear routers help even further lowering ping for gaming. And bufferbloat is the most important thing to have consistency preventing jitter/ping spikes. Which benefit for smoother gameplay as well

[destructionfever]

Hey John, can you please do a video where you show us how to port forward by Mac address for multiple consoles like multiple Xboxes and a PS4 on the Netgear r7000? I would really appreciate it!

[gumberry]

Hypothetically, John Glasscock is really good at explaining stuff easily ...that was so good brother ....thanks for the info I was all over the internet searching these terms what to change what not....this made it sooo easy...Thanks! Cheerio!

[phantmdummy]

Nearly every source you find will tell you not to use QoS, even for gaming. There are pros and cons for it, and sometimes it just comes down to your own specific setup, so I would recommend testing with and without QoS to find out which performs best for yourselves.

[ericglascock]

Thanks, for giving a simple explanation of these settings.

[NK-iwrq]

Thank you ! This video has given me so much valuable insight. More people need to watch this.

[axfx]

Another great video. Happy Holidays John!

[RVCA]

As soon as I realized you weren’t gonna mention fortnite I knew I was in the right place

[kc-uggu]

thank u so much i used some of ur setting on my rax 120 and its working :D

[skrexgoliath]

For once I actually feel like I can trust someone who knows what they're talking about. Keep doing what you doing