{"id":13893,"date":"2024-11-11T14:55:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T22:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/?page_id=13893"},"modified":"2026-10-14T03:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:00:14","slug":"gaming-wifi-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/technology\/gaming-wifi-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Gifts for Gamers 2026: Gear, WiFi and Router Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"table-of-content bg-gray 13893\">\n        <p><strong>IN THIS ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n        <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic1\">Best Gifts for Gamers in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic2\">Best Gifts for Gamers by Budget<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic3\">Best Gaming Routers for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic4\">Why WiFi 7 Matters for Gaming<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic5\">Ethernet vs WiFi for Gaming<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic6\">Best Networking Gifts for Gamers<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic7\">How to Reduce Lag and Speed Up Game Downloads<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic8\">How to Build a Better Gaming Setup<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic9\">How to Pair Gaming Consoles With WiFi 7<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic10\">Frequently Asked Questions About Gaming WiFi<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic1\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best Gifts for Gamers in 2026<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best gifts for gamers in 2026 match the platform they already play on and the way they play. A competitive PC player, a Switch 2 family, and a VR fitness fan all want very different things. Here&#8217;s a quick-picks table to help you narrow it down.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 950px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Gift<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Best For<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Platform<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Connectivity<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Why It Stands Out<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/ps5\/ps5-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayStation 5 Pro<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">PlayStation fans who want top visual quality<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">PlayStation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">WiFi 7, Ethernet<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Enhanced graphics for supported games, plus WiFi 7 support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/gaming-systems\/switch-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nintendo Switch 2<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Families and handheld players<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Nintendo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">WiFi 6; LAN port on dock<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Plays at home on the TV or on the go<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\">Steam Deck OLED<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">PC gamers who want to play anywhere<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">PC (Steam)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">WiFi 6E<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Brings a Steam library to a handheld<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Meta Quest 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">VR and mixed-reality fans<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Standalone VR; optional PC link<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">WiFi 6E<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">No console or PC required to start playing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\">Gaming headset<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Voice chat and immersive audio<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Check platform<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Wired, 2.4 GHz dongle, or Bluetooth<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Clearer comms and better positional audio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Controller upgrade<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Players who want better comfort or extra buttons<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Platform-specific<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Wired or wireless<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Back paddles and adjustable triggers on many models<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\">Subscription or store gift card<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Gamers who seem to have everything<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Platform-specific<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Online<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Lets them choose their own games<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS300<\/a> WiFi 7 router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Gamers with an aging or overloaded router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Platform-agnostic<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, 2.5 Gig ports<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">A stronger home network for every device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200; font-style: italic;\"><small>Hardware specs and availability can change, and some WiFi bands vary by region. Check the manufacturer&#8217;s page before you buy.<\/small><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Consoles and handhelds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/ps5\/ps5-pro\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation 5 Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the pick for a PlayStation player who cares about frame rates and visual detail, and it&#8217;s one of the few consoles with WiFi 7 support. The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/gaming-systems\/switch-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nintendo Switch 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the easy choice for families and anyone who likes switching between the TV and handheld play. For PC gamers, the Steam Deck OLED puts much of their existing Steam library in a portable. Before buying a console, quietly confirm they don&#8217;t already have it, since this is the gift most likely to be duplicated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>VR and mixed reality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is still the best choice for VR gaming, workouts, and mixed reality applications. Moreover, this device does not need any console. Speaking of the network capabilities, it is important to be precise and say that, despite what some sources state, Quest 3 is WiFi 6E, but not WiFi 7, according to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.meta.com\/horizon\/resources\/compare-devices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta&#8217;s device comparison<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This device works well even if connected to the WiFi 7 router, as it allows for backward compatibility. However, in case of wireless PC VR game streaming, a 6 GHz router would be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Accessories and subscriptions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is hard to think of better gifts than headsets, controllers, keyboards, and mice, but compatibility issues are always there. There are headsets that can be used only for voice chat with particular game consoles. The same applies to controllers, which are compatible with a particular platform. The safer choice would be a subscription or digital gift card from their preferred game platform (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or Steam).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-18\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-18\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"\/deals\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/deals-promos-ad-holiday-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"191\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13571\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-18 from cache -->\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic2\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best Gifts for Gamers by Budget<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you&#8217;re spending, there&#8217;s a useful gaming gift in range. These tiers are approximate, since prices shift through the year, so check current pricing before you buy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Under $50:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A platform gift card or subscription (platform-specific), quality Cat6 Ethernet cables for a wired console connection (platform-agnostic), or a controller charging dock (check the controller model).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>$50 to $150:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gaming headset or extra controller (check platform), a mechanical keyboard or gaming mouse (PC and some consoles), or the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/business\/enterprise-it\/multigig-switch-ms308\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS308 Multi-Gig Switch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add wired 2.5 Gig ports near a gaming desk (platform-agnostic).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>$150 to $300:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-refresh gaming monitor (check the console&#8217;s or PC&#8217;s output), a premium wireless headset (check platform), or the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs300\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk RS300<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> WiFi 7 router (platform-agnostic).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Premium:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/ps5\/ps5-pro\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation 5 Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/us\/gaming-systems\/switch-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nintendo Switch 2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Steam Deck OLED, or Meta Quest 3, or a whole-home upgrade like the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs700s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk RS700S<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe973sb\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi 970 Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (platform-agnostic).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ps5-pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ps5-pro.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ps5-pro-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steam-deck-oled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steam-deck-oled.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steam-deck-oled-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meta-quest-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meta-quest-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/meta-quest-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic3\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best Gaming Routers for 2026<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal gaming router will be the one that maintains low and steady latency in the places they are likely to use it. This will depend on the extent of coverage, number of Ethernet ports required, speed of the internet connection, capability of the devices to use the new WiFi and number of others using the same network. There is no one-size-fits-all gaming router, but this is how NETGEAR&#8217;s current WiFi 7 routers compare.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 1100px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Model<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Best For<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">WiFi Standard<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Wired Ports<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Coverage<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Key Gaming Benefit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS300<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Mid-size homes, first WiFi 7 upgrade<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-band WiFi 7 (incl. 6 GHz), up to 9.3 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">2.5 Gig internet; 2x 2.5 Gig + 2x 1 Gig LAN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 2,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">6 GHz band and 2.5 Gig LAN for a gaming PC or console<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs700s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS700S<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Competitive players on multi-gig internet<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, up to 19 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">10 Gig internet; 1x 10 Gig + 4x 1 Gig LAN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 3,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">10 Gig wired path for a gaming PC; up to 200 devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 770 Series<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Larger homes where the gaming room is far from the router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-band WiFi 7 mesh, up to 11 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">2.5 Gig on router and satellites<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 8,000 sq. ft. (3-pack)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Brings a stronger signal to distant rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe973sb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 970 Series<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Large, busy homes with heavy gaming and streaming<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Quad-band WiFi 7 mesh, up to 27 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">10 Gig + 2.5 Gig on every unit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 10,000 sq. ft. (3-pack)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Dedicated backhaul band and 10 Gig port at each satellite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200; font-style: italic;\"><small>Speeds are maximum combined wireless signal rates for each product, not what a single console will see. Real-world performance varies with the device, internet plan, distance, interference, and building construction.<\/small><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When a standalone router makes more sense:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the gaming setup is in the same room as the router, or a short distance away, a single router like the RS300 or RS700S is usually the better choice. There&#8217;s one less wireless hop, and you can plug the console or PC straight in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When mesh makes more sense:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the gaming room is at the far end of the house or on another floor, an Orbi mesh system can deliver a much stronger signal there. Mesh isn&#8217;t automatically the lowest-latency option, though. For competitive play, the best setup is usually to plug the console or PC into the nearest satellite with an Ethernet cable. For more help choosing, see our full<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/wifi-top-picks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi Top Picks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic4\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Why WiFi 7 Matters for Gaming<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi 7 would increase the stability and speed of in-home wireless gaming, but this is only possible if the gaming machine also has WiFi 7 capability. WiFi 7 would not help reduce the latency from your house to the game server, and it would not increase the speed of a slow internet connection eWiFi. It will, however, improve the connectivity between the router and the machine. WiFi 7 is defined as IEEE 802.11be in the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieee802.org\/11\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IEEE 802.11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> family of standards. Here&#8217;s what its main features mean for gamers:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Multi-Link Operation (MLO):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A Wi-Fi-compatible device can connect over more than one band at once, which can help keep a connection steady when one band gets busy, say, when someone starts a 4K stream mid-match. <\/span><b>(MLO support is featured on Orbi WiFi 7 Systems)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>320 MHz channels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wider channels on the 6 GHz WiFi mean faster transfers with compatible devices, which helps most with large game downloads and updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>4K-QAM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Packs more data into each transmission when the device is close to the router, so a console in the same room benefits most.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>6 GHz band:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Less crowded spectrum with less interference from neighbors, available on tri-band and quad-band routers and on devices that support WiFi 6E or WiFi 7.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that your local network is only one part of the picture. Your internet plan, your provider&#8217;s routing, the distance to the game server, and congestion outside your home all affect how a game feels online.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic5\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Ethernet vs WiFi for Gaming<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethernet usually offers the most reliable latency, and it is the recommended solution for gaming whenever it is possible to use WiFi. WiFi 7 is able to provide an excellent gaming experience if a cable cannot be used, especially in situations where the distance between the device and the router is small.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Factor<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Ethernet<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">WiFi 7<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Latency consistency<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Most consistent; not affected by wireless interference<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Strong with compatible devices at close range; can vary with distance and congestion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Mobility<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Fixed location<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Play anywhere in range, including handhelds and VR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Setup<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Needs a cable run to each device<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">No cables; connect and play<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Range<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to about 100 meters per cable run<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Depends on walls, floors, and router placement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Multi-gig capability<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">2.5 Gig or 10 Gig when both ends support it<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Multi-gig wireless speeds with WiFi 7 client devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>They may be a stiff competitor or just someone who doesn&#8217;t want to experience too many glitches; whatever the case may be, a wise step to take would be to cable what needs to be wired (the desktop PCs and stationary consoles) while using the WiFi for the handhelds and VRs. It&#8217;s important to keep in mind that port setups vary from one to another.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic6\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best Networking Gifts for Gamers<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A networking upgrade is a gift every device in the house benefits from, but the right one depends on what&#8217;s actually slowing them down. Here&#8217;s how to match the gift to the setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Standalone routers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rs300-inline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>[Nighthawk RS300](rs300):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for mid-sizeWiFies moving to WiFi 7. The 6 GHz band and two 2.5 Gig LAN ports suit a gaming PC or console near the router.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/rs700s-inline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>[Nighthawk RS700S](rs700s):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for multi-gig internet plans. Its 10 Gig internet and 10 Gig LAN ports give a high-end gaming PC a fast wired path.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Mesh WiFi systems<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/orbi-770-3-pack.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/orbi-770-3-pack.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/orbi-770-3-pack-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Orbi 770 Series: RBE773 (3 pack):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for larger homes where the gaming room is far from the modem. 2.5 Gig ports on WiFi satellites let you wire a console in that room.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/orbi-970-3-pack.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/orbi-970-3-pack.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/orbi-970-3-pack-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Orbi 970 Series: RBE973SB (black 3-pack):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for big, busy households. A dedicated backhaul band and a 10 Gig port on every unit help when several people are gaming and streaming at once.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Multi-gig switches<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>[MS308 Multi-Gig Switch](MS308):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Best for a gaming desk or entertainment center with more wired devices than router ports. It adds eight 2.5 Gig ports, but it doesn&#8217;t replace a router. It simply extends wired connections from one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Modems and mobile connectivity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cable modem upgrade, such as NETGEAR&#8217;s CM3000, will only be relevant if your internet and cable service are compatible and your existing modem is restricting your package from reaching its potential. The upgrade will not be useful with fiber or DSL, so you need to verify that with your provider. The Nighthawk M7 series mobile hotspots work well for traveling gamers.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic7\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>How to Reduce Lag and Speed Up Game Downloads<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce lag, use Ethernet when practical, improve WiFi signal quality, reduce congestion on the network, keep router firmware up to date, and make sure the internet plan is adequate for the household. A router upgrade can help with some of these, but it won&#8217;t eliminate lag on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to know what&#8217;s actually causing the problem:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Latency (ping):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How long data takes to travel to the game server and back. Competitive play depends heavily on low, consistent latency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Bandwidth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How much data can move at once. Large game downloads and updates benefit most from more bandwidth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>WiFi signal quality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Distance, walls, and interference can cause dropped packets and latency spikes, even on a fast plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Internet speed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The plan from your provider sets the ceiling for downloads, no matter how fast your router is.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Game-server performance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Server load and distance are outside your control entirely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Quick checklist:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plug in with Ethernet for competitive play when you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move the router or a mesh satellite closer to the gaming area, and away from thick walls and other electronics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect compatible devices to the 6 GHz band for less interference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule big downloads and cloud backups outside gaming hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep router firmware and console software up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that the internet plan suits the number of people streaming and gaming at once.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic8\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>How to Build a Better Gaming Setup<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the console and the network, a few well-chosen upgrades can make a gaming space more comfortable and more fun. Some are safe bets for almost anyone, while others need a compatibility check first.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Display:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A high-refresh monitor or TV with low input lag. Check that it supports the resolution and refresh rate your console or PC can output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Audio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A headset or soundbar. Check platform support for headsets, especially for voice chat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Controls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Controllers, keyboards, mice, and racing wheels. Usually platform-specific, so confirm before buying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Comfort:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A supportive chair, desk mat, or footrest. Safe gifts for almost anyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lighting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bias lighting or smart lights. Generally safe, though app-controlled lights may need a specific ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Streaming and video gear:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A capture card, webcam, or microphone for gamers who stream. Check that the capture card supports their console&#8217;s output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Extra SSD space for growing game libraries. Check the exact type their console or handheld accepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Networking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A router, mesh system, or switch, as covered above. Platform-agnostic, but sized to the home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic9\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>How to Pair Gaming Consoles With WiFi 7<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any console can connect to a WiFi 7 router, but only devices that support WiFi 7 get WiFi 7 radio features. PS5 Pro supports WiFi 7. Most other current consoles and handhelds use WiFi 6E, WiFi 6, or WiFi 5, and they still connect to a WiFi 7 router through backward compatibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Device<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">WiFi Support<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Wired Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">What It Means With a WiFi 7 Router<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/ps5\/ps5-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PlayStation 5 Pro<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">WiFi 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Ethernet port<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Can use WiFi 7 features where available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; 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NETGEAR buyers should compare current Nighthawk and Orbi WiFi 7 models using those factors.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Is Ethernet better than WiFi for gaming?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ethernet generally offers the most consistent latency and is preferred for competitive gaming, while modern WiFi 7 can deliver strong performance when running cable is not practical.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Does PS5 Pro support WiFi 7?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. PS5 Pro supports WiFi 7 and is also compatible with WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 routers.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Does Meta Quest 3 support WiFi 7?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. Meta Quest 3 is WiFi 6E certified, so a WiFi 7 router can support it through backward compatibility, but the headset itself does not use WiFi 7.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>How do I reduce lag while gaming?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use Ethernet when possible, keep the gaming device close to the router for WiFi, reduce network congestion, update router firmware, and make sure WiFi and router match the household&#8217;s WiFi.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    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