Question

You have just installed a SOHO router in a customer’s home and the owner has called you saying his son is complaining that Internet gaming is too slow. His son is using a wireless connection to the network. Which possibilities should you consider in order to speed up the son’s gaming experience?
Select all that apply.
A. Verify the wireless connection is using the fastest wireless standard the router supports.
B. Disable encryption on the wireless network to speed up transmissions.
C. Suggest the son use a wired Gigabit Ethernet connection to the network.
D. Enable QoS for the gaming applications on the router and on the son’s computer.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Verify the wireless connection is using the fastest wireless standard the router supports.

D. Enable QoS for the gaming applications on the router and on the son's computer.

Explanation: Verifying the wireless connection is using the fastest wireless standard the router supports will improve line of connectivity and reduce network latency hence gaming consoles communicate faster.

QoS enables the prioritizing of the volume of internet traffic on the console for high quality gaming. QoS will also enable more internet bandwidth to be channeled to the gaming console.