1 - Router-Modem Optimization

This document provides recommendations for optimizing network performance for online gaming through router and internet connection tweaks. Some key suggestions include using an ethernet cable instead of WiFi, updating the router firmware, enabling QoS in the router to reduce bufferbloat, and potentially using an aftermarket router for better performance and customization options. Specific router settings are also provided for optimizing DNS, wireless bandwidth and channels, DHCP, and disabling unnecessary services to prioritize gaming traffic. Testing network performance with and without other devices is recommended to identify issues.

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1 - Router-Modem Optimization

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Philip’s Internet tweak guides from speedguide

https://speedguide.net/articles/gaming-tweaks-5812
https://speedguide.net/articles/wireless-network-speed-tweaks-5681
https://speedguide.net/articles/windows-8-10-2012-server-tcpip-tweaks-5077
https://speedguide.net/articles/windows-10-anniversary-updates-to-tcp-6266

Always use an ethernet cable

Disable wifi and other devices when you want to play to win
Update your router firmware
Get your ISP to reset your port regularly
Get your ISP to switch your line to fastpath
Aftermarket routers can be better in most cases (can lower buffer bloat)
Some of these tweaks below will need to be set separately for each network card
(As an example your ethernet card and your wifi card)

Do your own testing

-Without any other devices connected or wifi on
-Preferably when your internet line isn’t congested in your street/neighbourhood

QOS quality of service

Quality of service “on” in the router is highly recommended to keep bufferbloat down
Limiting you download and upload speed in the router can help also

A low/stable bufferbloat will help with your hit registration and input in online games

Router modem settings

I highly recommend an aftermarket router compared to the ISP’s provided one if viable.
If you really want to get your bufferbloat low and play with custom bioses for routers, here are
some links below. There is always a risk for flashing bioses, things can be tricky.
https://openwrt.org/
https://openwrt.org/toh/start
https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/traffic-shaping/sqm

BELOW HUAWEI HG659 AS AN EXAMPLE OR GUIDE

Below are my settings for my ISP provided router

Access by
http://192.168.1.1/
In a web browser

Internet
Internet settings
Delete all WAN connections apart from
INTERNET_TR069_VDSL_VID_100
INTERNET_TR069_VDSL_VID_100
Enable connection - on
Name - internet
Service type - internet
Connection type - ip routing PPP
MRU - 1492 (find your MTU from your ISP and set it right, same as for windows below)
MSS - 0
NAT type - full cone nat
DSL mode - vdsl2
Enable vlan - on
Vlan id - 100
802.1p - 0
PPP authentication mode - pap
PPP trigger mode - always online
Internet account - get from internet provider
Internet password - get from internet provider
PPP service name - dodo
IP protocol version - ipv4
Static DNS - on
IPv4 primary DNS server - 1.1.1.1
Pv4 secondary DNS server - 1.0.0.1

I highly recommend 1.1.1.1

https://1.1.1.1/
It is the fastest DNS and has the least amount of telemetry

IPTV service
Enable IPTV - off
Parental Control - off

Network security
Firewall level - disabled
Enable ICMP flood protection - off
Enable SYN flood protection - off
Enable ARP attack protection - off
Enable DMZ - off
Application Filter - off

Internet services
Enable DDNS - off
VPN
L2TP - off
IPsec - off
Tunnel - off

Forwarding
Port Mapping - off
Port Trigger - off

ALG
Enable PPTP ALG - on
Enable H.323 ALG - off
Enable RTSP ALG - off
Enable SIP ALG - off

Home network
LAN Interface Settings
Device name - your provider
DHCP Server
DHCP server - on
DNS mode - Manually configure the DNS server for LAN devices
Lease duration - permanent
WAN-side address allocation mode - normal
DHCP Reservation - off

RA settings
Enable RA - off
IPv6 DHCP Server
IPv6 DHCP server - off

UPnP
Enable UPnP - off

WLAN Settings
(Off if using external router for higher wifi speeds)
Basic Settings
Enable WLAN 2.4 GHz - off
Enable WLAN 5 GHz - on
Enable maximum power - on
WLAN Encryption
SSID - internet
Enable SSID - on
Security mode - WPA2-PSK
WPA encryption mode - AES
WPA pre-shared key - (choose yourself)
Advanced Settings
Transmit power (percentage) - 100%
Enable AP isolation - off
Hide broadcast - off
Transmission mode - - 802.11a/n/ac
Enable WMM (QoS) - off
11n/ac MCS - auto
11n/ac bandwidth - 80mhz
11n/ac guard interval - long