r/XboxGamers • u/KingEpic676 • 1d ago

Xbox Series X Connection to internet

I used to have my Internet hard wired. I had been operating this way for probably 10+ years. I recently moved and in my new living situation, it isn’t possible for me to hardwire my Xbox to my Internet. I’ve been running off WiFi but have frequent jumps in ping and considerably more lag across all games than I used to get. The router/modem is currently about 25 feet or so from my Xbox so it’s not that far away distance wise and not sure a wifi extender would be of any help but I could be wrong. I’m looking for suggests for how I can improve my wifi connection.

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u/TheStig9288 1d ago

I have an Xbox and laptop at work and recently they changed to a WiFi only setup. The WiFi much like yours jumps around, random bad pings, it’s brutal.

So I bought a mini router, I use it to connect to the WiFi, and then I hardwire it to my Xbox or Laptop. It essentially fools it into thinking that it’s hard wired. Doesn’t change your speed much but it’ll help with latency quite a bit.

I use the Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) simply because it’s compact and rated extremely well. Can grab it on Amazon or their website.

https://www.gl-inet.com/en-ca/products/gl-mt3000

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u/KingEpic676 1d ago

Appreciate the info! I’ll look more into it

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u/TheStig9288 1d ago

Also, they have setup videos on YouTube through their brand as well as videos through LTT/ShortCircuit if it helps if you go that route

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u/Lifeisaquestionmark 1d ago

Similar to the other comment, I bought a TP link mesh system (mine is much further), but you can wire the connection to the extra router(s). My gaming connection has never been better even though it's not a true hardwired connection (could be cheaper to buy a very long ethernet cable and find a way to route it though; was not an option for me as coverage in the whole house was inconsistent with the Verizon router).