I recently moved my gaming PC to the garage, but I'm experiencing a lot of lag during my gaming sessions. Despite upgrading to a higher speed internet plan and getting a new router, I still face latency issues at times. Since I rent and can't make any modifications to the house, what's the most cost-effective solution to improve my internet connection?
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Honestly, an Ethernet connection is always better than relying on WiFi for stability. If your router supports 5GHz or even 6GHz bands, that could improve performance. But, if there’s no way to wire up, maybe a quality WiFi extender or even some powerline adapters could help boost your connection.
Make sure to check your router’s placement; if it’s too far from the garage, it might cause signal issues. Also, see if your ISP offers any WiFi extenders. I've seen them really make a difference for setups like yours.
Running an Ethernet cable straight to your garage is definitely the best option. WiFi can be tricky since the signal strength can be affected by distance and obstacles. If cabling isn’t possible, consider using a mesh WiFi system to cover a larger area instead. The quality of your connection will be much more reliable with a wired solution.
If you want an alternative to cables, check out MoCa extenders. They use your home's coax wiring to improve connections, which can work well if you can't run Ethernet. If that’s not possible, a WiFi extender could help, but it might not fully solve your latency issues if the signal is weak in the garage.
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