I have a slow internet connection.
(most likely due to the 6 other people connected to the same wifi in my house)
And I would Like to know if it’s wise to have another internet provider, and separate router in my house solely for gaming.
I’d have my console and gaming pc connected to the new router/isp (the “solely for gaming” one) and my other devices, along with the rest of the household connected to the old one.
(the one I'm Attempting to escape)
Would I be affording myself a faster connection? Or will this cause more grief, than good? Will it even work?
Best Answer
The first thing you should consider is the fact that an internet service provider and a wireless router are not necessarily connected.
An internet service provider (ISP) is the company you pay for internet access. An example of an ISP is Comcast or AT&T.
A wireless router (Typically a router which is a device that routes traffic from one network to another combined with a wireless access point) is a device used to give users wireless access to a Wide Area Network (WAN).
You could have one ISP and multiple routers, this is not advisable because having multiple wireless routers in a small area will likely result in interference which will result in a WORSE signal as opposed to a better one.
From the details you have provided, it's impossible to determine whether you need a better wireless router or ISP because you have not provided the bandwidth allowed by your ISP, this is the maximum speed you can have divided among all users connected to your network.
If you have an ISP that allows 50mb/s up and 10mb/s down and it is being completely taken by all users on your network, you might want to get a better ISP or a better plan from that ISP. If you have an ISP that allows 150mb/s up and 20mb/s down but your router can't provide more than 100mb/s up or down, you might need a better router.
Regardless of whether the problem is in your router or ISP, it would be a much better idea to use a wired connection to your console or computer because you will eliminate any possible issues with connection strength or interference from obstructions or devices between your devices and the access point. A modern ethernet card and cord (cat5+) will also typically allow speeds of 100mbps-1gbps at an almost non-existent latency compared to a few ms on a good wireless connection and several ms on a bad wireless connection.