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It does what it advertises, it does not go above and beyond. It's good for using multiple computers at the same time(friend downloading something while you play).
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Heir wrote It does what it advertises, it does not go above and beyond. It's good for using multiple computers at the same time(friend downloading something while you play).I know it will help me since i have like 15 devices connected to my network, but do you know of any cheaper ways to get the same results. Since its has to do with gaming it i think its little bit over priced.
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All this does (well, at least claims to) is optimize your network for P2P connection by reserving a specific amount of bandwidth (which you set manually btw, not too user-friendly for people who don't know what they're doing) in an attempt to decrease lag. What they don't mention is that if your connection isn't great to begin with, or it's being stressed by 6 other devices on your network, allocating bandwidth to a specific connection will cause other devices on your network to slow. You really can only use what you have, and all this does is tell the network to prioritize your connection and leave mom, pop, brother or sister to fend for themselves.
It looks and sounds like a gimmick to me, and I wouldn't recommend buying it. Will it work? Depends on your network. If it's not that great to begin with (meaning you have a low-end package) then you probably won't get that much out of it. Is it worth it? For the price? Not at all. I could do everything it does through the my router admin panel, and for free. I guess you could say this is for the "average user", as long as that user knows what bandwidth is, how much of it to reserve for your gaming sessions, and what that does to other devices on your network.
I'm not going to rant about how this product is fake or that it wont work, there are plenty of other devices that do the exact same thing (albeit for less). Honestly, if you're having connection issues and there are a lot of devices that are using up the bandwidth on your network, you're really limited on what you can do. One of the obvious solutions would be to upgrade to an internet package with more bandwidth, which will improve speed for everyone connected to your network. The second solution would be to move your router closer to you, or to purchase a router with a stronger antenna. (This only helps if you experience dropped connection. Latency issues wont be corrected by a stronger signal)
If I were you, I'd save that $200+ and use it toward upgrading my internet package. I know with FiOS it's only $10-15 more a month to upgrade to a higher tier, Comcast/Time Warner and most other US-based ISPs are about the same (give or take 5-10 dollars, and a possible upgrade fee). Trust me, the added bandwidth will benefit you so much more than this device ever will.
It looks and sounds like a gimmick to me, and I wouldn't recommend buying it. Will it work? Depends on your network. If it's not that great to begin with (meaning you have a low-end package) then you probably won't get that much out of it. Is it worth it? For the price? Not at all. I could do everything it does through the my router admin panel, and for free. I guess you could say this is for the "average user", as long as that user knows what bandwidth is, how much of it to reserve for your gaming sessions, and what that does to other devices on your network.
I'm not going to rant about how this product is fake or that it wont work, there are plenty of other devices that do the exact same thing (albeit for less). Honestly, if you're having connection issues and there are a lot of devices that are using up the bandwidth on your network, you're really limited on what you can do. One of the obvious solutions would be to upgrade to an internet package with more bandwidth, which will improve speed for everyone connected to your network. The second solution would be to move your router closer to you, or to purchase a router with a stronger antenna. (This only helps if you experience dropped connection. Latency issues wont be corrected by a stronger signal)
If I were you, I'd save that $200+ and use it toward upgrading my internet package. I know with FiOS it's only $10-15 more a month to upgrade to a higher tier, Comcast/Time Warner and most other US-based ISPs are about the same (give or take 5-10 dollars, and a possible upgrade fee). Trust me, the added bandwidth will benefit you so much more than this device ever will.
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I have the highest package Time Warner offers(100mbps down and 5-10mbps up) and i have about 4 Phones, 4 Tablets, 2 laptops, 3 Receivers, 2 Desktops, Xbox 360, and Xbox one. All connected to my router all the time. I upgraded my router to a Airport Extreme, and my Modem to Motorola SB6141. And i still lag often on my xbox 360. So i am guessing this will help but it is overpriced. Do you know if i can edit the setting on my router setting? or what are the other devices that can deliver the same results.
Edit: Also have abot 2-3 people using the internet while im gaming.
Edit: Also have abot 2-3 people using the internet while im gaming.
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IndianBoymodz wrote I have the highest package Time Warner offers(100mbps down and 5-10mbps up) and i have about 4 Phones, 4 Tablets, 2 laptops, 3 Receivers, 2 Desktops, Xbox 360, and Xbox one. All connected to my router all the time. I upgraded my router to a Airport Extreme, and my Modem to Motorola SB6141. And i still lag often on my xbox 360. So i am guessing this will help but it is overpriced. Do you know if i can edit the setting on my router setting? or what are the other devices that can deliver the same results.
Edit: Also have abot 2-3 people using the internet while im gaming.
Really? I run more than that on 30down.
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