Wi-Fi or network cable? Which is better for gaming
The worst ping fluctuations usuallyً do not come from outside the house; they come from Wi-Fi. Walls, neighbors’ interference and distance push Jitter and Packet Loss up.
Why is a cable more stable?
Ethernet It has no radio interference and its delay is more constant over time. Even if the average Ping is similar, Jitter and Packet Loss on a cable are usuallyً lower.
If you have to use Wi-Fi
- Connect to the 5 GHz band.
- Stay closer to the modem and keep walls between the modem and the device to a minimum.
- Change the Wi-Fi channel so it does not interfere with neighbors.
- Do not stream or run heavy downloads on the same Wi-Fi while gaming.
How do we see the effect?
In Pingura’s Network Analyzer run the test once on Wi-Fi and once on a cable and compare Jitter and Packet Loss.
Frequently asked questions
Is a powerline a replacement for a cable?
It can be better than weak Wi-Fi but its quality depends on the building’s wiring.
Does Wi-Fi 6 solve the problems?
It is somewhat better but the environment still affects quality.
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