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Experience the best possible online gaming performance at Overclockers UK, with a gaming router from TP-Link or ASUS. Gaming routers deliver advanced features aimed at gamers, such as multiple antennas, dual- and tri-band connectivity, beamforming capabilities, and the latest Wi-Fi standards. In addition to this, a gaming router boasts excellent software support, designed to prioritise your gaming traffic over other network signals and minimise any latency. What’s more, these routers have security features that protect your gaming PC from external threats, like DDoS attacks and malware infections.
A key feature of a gaming router is their antenna design. A normal router provided by your ISP will generally utilise an internal antenna or between one to four small external antennas. These are omnidirectional, meaning they will broadcast their signal in all directions to maximise coverage around a home or small office.
A gaming router, however, will feature more external antennas. Entry level models will usually boast four, and higher tier routers can be equipped with eight or more.
With these extra antennas, a gaming router is capable of Beamforming, where a router can focus its signal directly at a device, instead of broadcasting it in every direction. By doing this, that device will receive a stronger connection, perfect for minimising any risk of a dropped connection. Additionally, devices at the periphery of a standard signal can enjoy a much stronger connection thanks to this feature.
In addition to this, the antennas allow for the Multiple Input, Multiple Output technology. MIMO enables a router to interact with more signals simultaneously. Each antenna can both transmit and receive signals from multiple devices, thus increasing the number of devices that can be connected at once. This makes a gaming router an excellent choice for networks that contain a wide variety of hardware, such as PCs, tablets, and mobile phones.
A gaming router is perfect for creating a local network that prioritises your gaming traffic. But what is a LAN? Discover everything you need to know about networks, on the Overclockers UK blog.
Read MoreHere at Overclockers UK, we stock gaming routers from manufacturers including ASUS and TP-Link.
A gaming router can increase your gaming performance, by reducing the latency you experience. They do this through systems such as Quality of Service (QoS), where gaming traffic is given a higher priority for network access than other traffic.
Many gaming routers feature advanced security features, such as built-in anti-malware software, firewalls, and protection against a DDoS attack. To find out what protection your router provides, check out the manufacturer’s website.
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