#gaming router and modem

With the launch of Converge's new GameChanger plans we see the prioritization of gaming to lessen pack loss, jitter, and latency. These plans come with a free gaming router!  Now, some of you may be asking what is a gaming router and how does it differ from a conventional router? Truth be told, a high-end gaming router offers more than just an internet connection across your household. [caption id="attachment_317031" align="alignnone" width="720"] Rog Rapture GT-AX6000[/caption] Wireless Fidelity Terms Before we get into the discussion of the differences between the routers, we must first understand some technical terms that we normally see on the spec guides of the routers. The comparison between Wireless-G and Wireless-N routers is much like the difference between a regular router versus gaming routers. Here are some features why a gaming router is necessary nowadays: Quick Tip: Never overload your frequencies by utilizing a single band. Quality of Service One of the best features when it comes to a gaming router is the Quality of Service (QoS) feature that prioritizes the type of usage that is necessary - Gaming, Media Streaming, Web Surfing, Learning or Work from Home, etc - cutting network congestion. Simply put, if QoS is in Gaming Mode, most online games, experience better speeds through wired connections, regardless of which wireless router is in use. Read more in our articles including "What is a gaming router and why do you need one?" and "Expensive Phones: This is the result of the "RAM crisis"".