Using Wireless Routers

[Ed Wolf 995241]

Considering buying a wireless router for the house so can use laptop, etc when desktop is in use. I use my desktop

for all flight simming (VATSIM w/ Squawkbox). Has anyone experienced any problems or issues using VATSIM when using a wireless router? Any port, or IP address issues? I am told that the new routers have been adapted to be "transparent" and avoid any of these issues..is this the case? Appreaciate your help.

[Garry Morris 920567]

There are frequently posts on people using wireless routers that need to set up forwarding for various ports/traffic types. Additionally, most wireless routers really aren't designed for game traffic - they can add a lot of latency.

 

My recommendation would be to plug your gaming pc directly in to the router on an ethernet cable and use the wireless for your other devices.

[Brian Fuller 973577]

Wireless router is really the same as a wired router when it comes to ports.

 

But I also would never use it for gaming.

[Charan Kumar]

While I am not going to dispute the fact that wired routing is the best option for gaming, I do fly using a wireless network . I even fly shared cockpit with port fwd-ing etc. Other than a couple of disconnects in extreme traffic in the last 4 mos, where I have been able to get back right on, I haven't seen any major issues yet. Although, my usage of a wireless network is by necessity not by choice

 

My .02.