I need a simple answer for a router question - Toyota Yaris Forums

127.0.0.1 · 05-06-2010, 01:56 PM

1) I have what apparently is a pretty generic router Linksys WRT54G2.
OK

2) FACTS:I use it primarily for my PS3.
whatever

3) The PS3 is connected wirelessly to the router.

ok

4) The signal is between 60-80% usually with spikes in either direction.

55% and below is where packet degradation starts. someone turns on
a microwave within 50 feet of it, signal will degrade/drop out. if it really never drops below 60% then wireless is not the problem

5)
Signal passes through maybe 2-3 walls; about 12-20' from the PS3 in a direct line.

doesn't matter. if it is 55% or higher the speed is fine

6) I have read online the PS3 has a g card in it.

ok

7)Would anything change as far as gameplay/response is concerned if I upgraded to an 'N' router?

nope, but your wallet will be lighter

8)I played two games of deathmatch in Mw2 tonight and total between the two was 3 kills and 28 deaths. it seemed like the gameplay was choppy (not iceskating) but like you could see a refresh rate kind of thing happening to the screen. the signal status on the game said i had 4 of 4 bars....
I don't know if it's the router, my ISP, or if I just suck that bad anymore lol.....

ok

----------------FIX (as others have stated)

A) connect your ps3 direct to the router with ethernet cable, this will eliminate emi and take all guesswork out of the issue

B) search google for your router QOS settings and tweaks specific to your game, and try to optimize it. this will take some time to fine tune, play, see the results (or non-results) and tweak again. there may be optimal MTU size or QOS settings
for your game and internet provider connection

you may need (should do, I mean) to load DD-WRT firmware on your linksys, and get rid of the factory image,
then you will have the doors open to really fine tune the linksys and control how it operates.
dd-wrt is FAR better than the original linksys firmware.

time to step up the game http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index

C) could be the ISP that sucks. most do to some extent

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05-06-2010, 01:56 PM	#5
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	1) I have what apparently is a pretty generic router Linksys WRT54G2. OK 2) FACTS:I use it primarily for my PS3. whatever 3) The PS3 is connected wirelessly to the router. ok 4) The signal is between 60-80% usually with spikes in either direction. 55% and below is where packet degradation starts. someone turns on a microwave within 50 feet of it, signal will degrade/drop out. if it really never drops below 60% then wireless is not the problem 5) Signal passes through maybe 2-3 walls; about 12-20' from the PS3 in a direct line. doesn't matter. if it is 55% or higher the speed is fine 6) I have read online the PS3 has a g card in it. ok 7)Would anything change as far as gameplay/response is concerned if I upgraded to an 'N' router? nope, but your wallet will be lighter 8)I played two games of deathmatch in Mw2 tonight and total between the two was 3 kills and 28 deaths. it seemed like the gameplay was choppy (not iceskating) but like you could see a refresh rate kind of thing happening to the screen. the signal status on the game said i had 4 of 4 bars.... I don't know if it's the router, my ISP, or if I just suck that bad anymore lol..... ok ----------------FIX (as others have stated) A) connect your ps3 direct to the router with ethernet cable, this will eliminate emi and take all guesswork out of the issue B) search google for your router QOS settings and tweaks specific to your game, and try to optimize it. this will take some time to fine tune, play, see the results (or non-results) and tweak again. there may be optimal MTU size or QOS settings for your game and internet provider connection you may need (should do, I mean) to load DD-WRT firmware on your linksys, and get rid of the factory image, then you will have the doors open to really fine tune the linksys and control how it operates. dd-wrt is FAR better than the original linksys firmware. time to step up the game http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index C) could be the ISP that sucks. most do to some extent