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Question

Need Advice for new Gaming Router(wired Xbox one x)

Apr 11, 2018 7:38AM PDT

Hello everyone. I am looking for advice in getting a new router. My main device is for gaming on my Xbox One X. My devices are listed here:
Modem: Arris Surfboard SB8200
Router: Aple AirPort Extreme
Xfinity 100mb package

Devices Connecting:
Xbox One X (wired)
Apple iPad Pro
Two iPhone x’s
Apple TV
Hp office jet 6968
iMac
Amazon Fire tv Stick
Bose SoundTouch 10

I know there are better routers out there than this AirPort Extreme and I only have to cover about a 1k sq ft as I don’t live in a huge house so coverage isn’t an issue. Not sure if even a gaming router is necessary but my Xbox is my priority. Thanks in advance

Billy

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Why change?
Apr 11, 2018 8:15AM PDT
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Thanks
Apr 11, 2018 9:50AM PDT

Thank you for the reply. I didn’t know if there was Anything better out there on the market Specifically designed around gaming And the Xbox one x.

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While there are gaming routers.
Apr 11, 2018 10:01AM PDT

I doubt there will be a significant improvement over a wired connection.

What I didn't cover is if others are streaming Netflix it could show some online game lag but outside of that, if this was mine I would not change the router.

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Thanks again
Apr 11, 2018 4:22PM PDT

Thanks again for the advice. I think I’ll keep the extreme until they update it. I’ve always been satisfied with it as it has not given me any issues. Thanks again