New Internet Connection - Help! [+11REP]

[Ardemax]

Hi, it would appear I've made numerous "Internet connection" threads, but hey hoh...

I've got a new fibre optic connection (Virgin Media) and it's got like 25MBPS download, so it's pretty good.

Basically I can connect it up to my xbox no problem and it works without lag.

However, when someone uses a computer or laptop in another room and uses the internet, the connection lags like hell and is really quite annoying.

Is there anyway to make this stop or just reduce it?

Is there like a way to make xbox have priority from the router or something?

All helpful answers = +REP!

Thanks guys

Thread moved by Oleh (Forum Moderator): From Microsoft, as I feel it's more suited here.

[Oleh]

You could potentially install net limiter on everybody's laptop/pc and limit there speed?

[Recursion]

Check for QoS on your router.

[Stephen!]

I assume the OP is on the 30MB package, therefore they will have the superhub. The hub contains no such option.

[Ardemax]

Yeah there's no option on the super hub :/

[barttsimpson]

Have you tested it on speedtest.net? if not, I doubt you're getting 25mb even if you're paying for it. I pay for 20mb but only get 5 (due to where I live) this seems like the most likely cause as to why you'd be lagging.

If your line is showing around the 25 mark, then I'd suggest giving them a call!

[xxMATTGxx]

Have you tested it on speedtest.net? if not, I doubt you're getting 25mb even if you're paying for it. I pay for 20mb but only get 5 (due to where I live) this seems like the most likely cause as to why you'd be lagging.

If your line is showing around the 25 mark, then I'd suggest giving them a call!

Virgin Media cable internet works different so you should get near enough the speed they advertise most of the time.

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You could ask on the Virgin Media forums and see if anyone on there has any suggestions.

[Nemo]

What are the people on the other laptops doing? Torrenting/downloading **** probably won't help.

[caitphobia]

You could probably download a program to reduce lag, but truth be told, that'll probably just make more lag.

I'd probably disconnect my Xbox while it's not in use and see if that helps.

[Recursion]

Get a half decent router.