Wireless Router recommended to connect 8 or more PCs
Sarath
iDota
Is this for a home setup or a small gaming parlour?
You will see an increase in latency when connecting so many users through Wifi. I am sure you know for gaming latency is more important than speed.
Wired setup is the best for such a setup in my opinion. But if I had a gaming grade router (which I found a few only on US websites and forums) I will take it; more convenient and easy to set up.
Even if you go wired then you will need something like a networking router I think. I am not sure about this.
IMO search for very good wireless router first. If you dont then get a wired network setup. I would also like to add that wired would definitely give you better performance than a wireless conn. by how much I cannot say but it does for sure.
You will see an increase in latency when connecting so many users through Wifi. I am sure you know for gaming latency is more important than speed.
Wired setup is the best for such a setup in my opinion. But if I had a gaming grade router (which I found a few only on US websites and forums) I will take it; more convenient and easy to set up.
Even if you go wired then you will need something like a networking router I think. I am not sure about this.
IMO search for very good wireless router first. If you dont then get a wired network setup. I would also like to add that wired would definitely give you better performance than a wireless conn. by how much I cannot say but it does for sure.
desiibond
Bond, Desi Bond!
Hi guys ,
Anyone recommend a good wireless router to connect to 8 or more PCs . The PCs are for gaming by the way . It will be good if it supports ADSL 2+ (Internet)
Or should i still stick with wired routers for gaming setups ?
Price range : 3K - 6K
look for dual band 802.11n router in Linksys
yes gaming latency is more important .I dont think there are any good wireless routers which can be used for gaming cafes.
Sarath
iDota
Honestly I have never come across a wifi connection being used by 8 people. The max I have gone is 4 for online game play in my single band N router.
Now if a dual band wifi router can handle your requirements well or not needs to be tested by someone who has them. I am not so I can only theoretically tell you that the latency will increase. It does for sure but should only be considered if it is significant.
Personally even I use my wifi to play online through 2 PCs and a PS3 so its good going till now.
For cafes. A network switch will be much better and cheaper (if connecting desktops by saving wifi dongle purchase)
Now if a dual band wifi router can handle your requirements well or not needs to be tested by someone who has them. I am not so I can only theoretically tell you that the latency will increase. It does for sure but should only be considered if it is significant.
Personally even I use my wifi to play online through 2 PCs and a PS3 so its good going till now.
For cafes. A network switch will be much better and cheaper (if connecting desktops by saving wifi dongle purchase)