Home Network Connection

magick · 2 May 2006 at 20:38

Can 2 different adsl routers access the same broadband connection from 2 different phone sockets? I have my pc in one room with a adsl router connected the phone socket in that room. In my living room I get another adsl router for my xbox, xbox 360, ps3 and have that conncted to the phone socket in that room. The reason are want a direct-cable connection is to keep potential lag to a minimum for online gaming as I've heard wireless connections can introduce lag. Is this true? Also would I be able to access the consoles from pc's wireless part of router from the wireless part of the downstairs router.

Thanks

tolien · 2 May 2006 at 20:41

No.

I've heard wireless connections can introduce lag

Er, mostly no.

magick · 2 May 2006 at 20:49

tolien said:
No.

Is that no I can't use both phone sockets simultaniously?

tolien said:
Er, mostly no.

So would my best option be have the consoles downstairs connected to the adsl router as there will potentialy be 4 conncetions and have my pc upstairs connect to the router downstairs via wireless? It's my pc I want the lowest lag BTW as that's what I do most my gaming on.

tolien · 2 May 2006 at 20:50

magick said:
Is that no I can't use both phone sockets simultaniously?

Indeed.

So would my best option be have the consoles downstairs connected to the adsl router as there will potentialy be 4 conncetions and have my pc upstairs connect to the router downstairs via wireless? It's my pc I want the lowest lag BTW as that's what I do most my gaming on.

Unless there's any interference or issue with the wireless, you won't see any lag.

magick · 2 May 2006 at 20:54

tolien said:
Indeed.

Unless there's any interference or issue with the wireless, you won't see any lag.

What do you mean exactly by interference and if there is interference is there any thing I could buy, add or do to get round the interference?

Thanks

Bin Boy · 2 May 2006 at 22:12

Depends on a few things, like a microwave can have an big effect on wireless in the home but if you get a good signal strength then doors and people coming in to the room won't slow down the connection.

I would use a cable, have went wireless in my house before and for me it was no good, but it may work perfect for you.

tolien · 2 May 2006 at 22:20

magick said:
What do you mean exactly by interference and if there is interference is there any thing I could buy, add or do to get round the interference?

Other wireless devices, anything using the same frequency etc will cause packet loss, so packets have to be resent (or are just lost). Changing the wireless channel (setting on the wireless device) might help.

Sometimes you'll see increased latency just with weaker signal strength (ie through a few walls). Improved aerials might help there.

Considered the Homeplug kit (uses your electricity wiring, latency should be minimal)?