Can someone help me out, maybe with QoS, im not sure...

[zekesdad]

I have a gaming PC that lag is driving me crazy on, and an AC86U with the latest Merlin FW. All I want is to make sure that this one PC has "first dibs" (for lack of a better term) at the network before any of my dang kids streaming or zooming or whatever. I can get a round a little but if someone could walk me through whatever process is necessary I would really appreciate it. I dont get a lot of time to play and when I do fighting with lag isn't fun. THank you.

 

[sfx2000]

"first dibs"

use ethernet on that one...

 

[zekesdad]

use ethernet on that one...

The gaming pc is wired...

 

[dave14305]

What is your download/upload bandwidth from your ISP?

 

[zekesdad]

400/20, but usually more like 500/25

 

[Tech9]

I have a gaming PC that lag is driving me crazy

You can prioritize devices in so called Gear Accelerator in UI, but the lag can be outside of your network. Depends on what game servers you connect to.

 

[sbsnb]

Also, test your upload/download a number of times at various times of the day and different days of the week. You might have bought a 400/20 connection (similar to a friend's Spectrum service), but sometimes it gets as bad as 100/5. If you want everything to operate smoothly even during periods that the cable company's network is congested you'll have to set your QoS bandwidth to about 90 - 95% of the lowest speeds you see after extended testing.