Stevie G
11-04-2010, 14:16
I only just realised that a Draft N adapter had been released towards the end of last year (because of the thread mentioned in the Bargain forum).
I've always used the normal 11g wireless adapter but have struggled with lag on XBox live. I have read a number of times that Microsoft recommend connecting through ethernet if possible as wireless often doesn't give as good performance. I have tried to fix it using port forwarding but it's never made much of a difference, and I tend to find it's only really racing games where I have a chance of competing (as lag is less of a problem because there's little contact), and even with GTA I tended to end up sticking with the races.
Has anyone had similar lag problems and tried the Wireless N adapter? Has it resolved the problem? I'm hoping the faster wireless connection between the XBox and router means it makes better use of my broadband connection (Virgin, 20mb). My only other option will be to get a second identical router and use WDS to bridge them together and connect the XBox to that, but I'd rather avoid that if possible as it means a flashing router in the lounge (which my girlfriend would not be too impressed with!)
I'm just fed up of standing there shooting someone half a dozen times from close range but not kiling them for them to realise, turn round and kill me in one shot! I know I'm not the best player, but I'm definately not the worst, and I've had mates who played on mine and found the same!
I've always used the normal 11g wireless adapter but have struggled with lag on XBox live. I have read a number of times that Microsoft recommend connecting through ethernet if possible as wireless often doesn't give as good performance. I have tried to fix it using port forwarding but it's never made much of a difference, and I tend to find it's only really racing games where I have a chance of competing (as lag is less of a problem because there's little contact), and even with GTA I tended to end up sticking with the races.
Has anyone had similar lag problems and tried the Wireless N adapter? Has it resolved the problem? I'm hoping the faster wireless connection between the XBox and router means it makes better use of my broadband connection (Virgin, 20mb). My only other option will be to get a second identical router and use WDS to bridge them together and connect the XBox to that, but I'd rather avoid that if possible as it means a flashing router in the lounge (which my girlfriend would not be too impressed with!)
I'm just fed up of standing there shooting someone half a dozen times from close range but not kiling them for them to realise, turn round and kill me in one shot! I know I'm not the best player, but I'm definately not the worst, and I've had mates who played on mine and found the same!