Fix Online Gaming Lag/Ping Spikes With Asus Routers (2023)

[@organicintelligence6431]

Our RX82U was lagging horribly over ethernet, this fixed our problem, ty so much!!

[@HxC_Fragman]

Just saw your other Video on Flex.. THANKS. You're a champion dude. Blessings

[@anturoy4068]

can it improve game ping ?

[@HxC_Fragman]

@@anturoy4068 It wont improve the visual numbers that are shown for your ping but hit registration seems to be smoother. Good luck dude.

[@BioVoltNation]

My DSL-AX82U was suffering from unstable pings while gaming, this helpde me get back to 5 - 25ms ping, thank you

[@anturoy4068]

can it works on COD mobile ?

[@dannygunit007]

amazing thanks 100% work asus ax86u

[@BurakMusicTV]

Next time make sure to set the music volume to 100% instead of 80% - would be bad if we could hear you creating a tutorial

[@u-nation8793]

😂😂😂

[@Just_A_Nobody.007]

+1

[@SC_46]

How come you have TCP and a seperate one for UDP for Moonlight gaming? And how come you didnt set the transferred figures for your gaming devices? Do you use multiple devices is that why you have multiple gaming sets here?

[@kylejohnson-x2r]

hey i downloaded an app on my phone and i cant use my vpn when i connect on vpn on my desktop its very very slow it was fast before could you help me is there anyway to fix geolocation in asus router settings or what could i do to fix my vpn from not loading please repsond

[@peterdavies4122]

you can do a speed test on the router, its a few tabs to the right...

[@TophatOrange]

What do i set the wan packet overhead at for a fibre glass connection? (1000 Mb/s up and down) instead of conservative? Router is an AX88U

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Ethernet with Vlan

[@vegaskidd555]

what is moonlight gam? that you have on urs. and do i have to set my bandwith 90% or just use my max 80/10?

[@PacificOceanQuest]

My internet cable company said adaptive QOS is better for console gaming over traditional Qos . Speeds are better

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Adaptive QoS does give better speeds but "Unclassified" packets that it defines doesn't obey QoS rules. There is a permanent solution called "FlexQoS" that addresses and fixes the issue. github.com/dave14305/FlexQoS

[@sugarmin4832]

​@@CuttaChaseBeatsmy ps5 can get 800+mbps with normal or adaptive qos but in game it sooo delay. I tried vpn where i only get 100-200mbps speed but all online game run smooth than 700-800mbps speed. Guess now i should try your traditional setup in my asus rtax86u pro. Should i keep upnp or manually use game port(port forwarding)?.

[@Nasirrr252]

@@sugarmin4832what VPN do you use

[@GooglennMusicGamingChannel]

⁠​⁠@sugarmin4832did it work for you? I just bought the same router asus rtax86u pro

[@SC_46]

Why do you leave IP blank? How is that going to help a gaming device if no device is connected to your gaming settings?

[@TruExFlame]

I use the same router as you and after doing this my download speed is stuck at ~240mb down from the previous 900+mb. I followed everything that you said in the video and set my upload and download bandwidth according to the speeds that I was getting before.

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Traditional QOS doesnt support for speeds over 300mbs. If you want to utilize all of your bandwidth, i suggest installing asus merlin custom firmware and installing flexqos or cakeqos.

[@TruExFlame]

@@CuttaChaseBeats Okay so I installed merlin and flex QOS and followed your Flex QOS tutorial. When I disable Game Device Prioritizing, QoS turns off too. When I enable QoS, then Game Device Prioritizing turns back on and my speeds are down from an average of 940MB Down 110 Up to ~650 Down and 80 Up.

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

@@TruExFlame Leave Game Device Prioritizing On If It Turns it on when you enable flex qos. Also, if you have your bandwidth set to automatic. Set it manually. this will fix your issue. :D

[@TruExFlame]

@@CuttaChaseBeats I already had the bandwidth set manually to 95% of the speeds after getting an average by running a test multiple times with QoS disabled (FlexQoS GitHub page instructs to manually set the speeds between 85-95% of what you get with QoS disabled). I've also noticed that when I enable QoS, my bufferbloat test result (Waveform) consistently gets the B grade, where if I disable QoS it consistently gets an A.

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

The bufferbloat tests wont show accurate with flexqos because it prioritizes assigned packets in its iptables. If it does not show your full speeds. I strongly recommend resetting your router and starting fresh to fix the issue. You dont need to flash again, just reinstall flexqos.

[@t_pagz]

Thanks a lot for this! Any recommendations for an Asus router for a large house with quite a few devices connected? I just got a 86uPro but it doesn’t quite reach everywhere that well.

[@nikolajovanovic4049]

Check out the ASUS TUF AX6000

[@Flickmasterflex]

So is QOS specified to a single game or specific PC?

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Hi, so is "gaming" a placeholder for a device name like say "MygamingPC" or "livingroomPS5"? or by calling the rule "gaming" the router automatically detects the gaming traffic from the network regardless of what device is the one playing the game? If so, how would you prioritize one device over another if multiple devices are in use playing games? Thanks a lot

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Service name is just a placeholder. You can name it whatever you want. If you want to prioritize one device before every other device. Have the one device above the rest of the qos settings. The list reads from top to bottom according to Asus documentation.

[@anturoy4068]

If I copy and set up exactly like your video, will my game PIN be less?

[@Bikeadelic]

I can't add gaming as UDP without a destination port

[@mrwater2033]

The UDP port 27051 is it specified after what game you want to be priortized? I tried downloading merlin for my asus x82U but it failed. I couldn't really grasp how to make it work. Do you have a video for it?

[@carlosdominguez3108]

The music is way too quiet and your voice is too loud. Can you turn the music up? It's important for the tutorial.

[@danielalejandrocubillospel7910]

WAN packet overhead How do I leave it?

[@zlitebra9487]

When you typed Gamimg, why didn't you put the Mac address of the device on which you play games online?Tnx

[@anturoy4068]

Should I leave the source IP or MAC fields blank?

[@Mpempas1]

Hi my friend I have optic line 1000 up 1000 down what overhead I must choose so far the cable wan choose for my gaming is excellent if i choose Ethernet v lan it will be better ?

[@moondeehi280]

Upnp on or off when u do this??

[@NickM89]

Hey, I have a question. I prioritized my Xbox to the highest only. If the console is getting that for gaming then shouldn’t my internet explorer waveform bufferbloat test should be A+?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Websites that test bufferbloat wont give you an A+ with this method because website traffic uses large udp and tcp packets. Gaming sends out small udp packets which is set to highest.

[@NickM89]

Ok, thanks.

[@Coach568]

Hey great video I have 498mbps download and 388mbpd upload is there anything I can do to make it faster?

[@pixelroguez]

Does this help with streaming as well? I don't usually have problems gaming, just random lags here and there, but when I stream my game has terrible lag. I have 100/100mbps upload/download speeds my router is RT-AX56U

[@PiRaNjLeS]

Why you didn't put device ip address, if I want only ps5 what i should do blankets

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

If you want just the ps5, set ps5 first as highest. Then add everything else below it. Your PS5 will be first before every other device in your network

[@TheJfaces]

Para jogar efootbal sem lag com limitação de down e up ?

[@moondeehi280]

I have a ps5 trying to port forward division 1 game. This are the setting on my asus by default. Web surf 80 tcp 0-512 highest. Https 443 tcp 0-512 highest. File transfer 80 tcp 512- low File transfer 443 tcp 512- low? Should i change them?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Yes!

[@moondeehi280]

How exactly should I set it up? Same as urs? Even though I'm on ps5?

[@moondeehi280]

Should keep file transfer and web surf?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Use my set up. If you have issues, let me know

[@moondeehi280]

Everything working good with your setting so far. But question. Why did you put on your upload setting 35% instead of 100%

[@marcoromano5159]

I’m using the ASUS router for my PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in WiFi. Do I have to add them separately to that list or can I just use your set up and will automatically detect it as a “gaming”?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

It will automatically give gaming packets priority. No need to set other devices.

[@SC_46]

@@CuttaChaseBeats so just by naming it "gaming" with no IP address the router just knows what devices are gaming? I did what you did for gaming but i did assign my PS5 IP address, is it better to do it your way or will my way be the exact same?

[@renardojames756]

where did you get that firmware, that not a legit asus firmware.

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

It’s called Asus Merlin. If your router supports the custom firmware, I suggest upgrading to that as there is more settings/features. All the main features are untouched

[@renardojames756]

@@CuttaChaseBeats thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@brod3rick870]

​@@CuttaChaseBeats can you give any information on best cake settings for fix wireless internet? I Get 300 mbps down 100 mpbs upload. I have asus 16000 router with merlin software. My goal is to remedy bufferbloat.

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Set your RTT to 300ms. Use Diffserv8 on Download. diffserv4 on upload

[@brod3rick870]

@@CuttaChaseBeats Can you explain what RTT is and exactly how do I configure this as I don't see a option to change? By default it's set to 100ms according to cake current status tab

[@servandobarriga1605]

Should I add my gaming ports in the rule list part for like call of duty ports ?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

If you want to do those ports. Put them in first. Then add what i put in the video. It reads from top to bottom

[@TheJfaces]

Pra que essa porta 27051 udp

[@CorE-iZeN]

Hello, is Asus RT AX57 is good enough for lessthan 20 active devices with 256mb of ram? I can't choose between the two Xiaomi AX3600 and Asus RT AX57 both the same price here in my region

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

just see which one is faster. more cores, clock speeds.

[@TheLevitatingChin]

Don't buy Chinese government xiaomi shit

[@Bicholokz]

Do I put your port numbers? Or do I put my ps5 port numbers

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Put the ones I put

[@gedion7837]

Does these settings also work I’ve my internet ISP is: 1000mbps 60 mbps upload

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Traditional Qos does not have NAT Acceleration so i don’t think you’ll get full speeds. I recommend using FlexQOS with asus merlin firmware

[@gedion7837]

@@CuttaChaseBeats thanks for the fast reply. I’ve got one more question. I have a asus router RT-AX86u what settings do I need to preset in QoS rules with my ISP connection 1000mbps,70mbps. Because with your settings right now I only get 170 mbps/60mbps

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

@@gedion7837 Traditional QOS doesn't support NAT acceleration (Which is Used to Get Faster Download Speeds). If you want to use more than 300mbs, you'll have to use FlexQOS. github.com/dave14305/FlexQoS

[@kemarmessam3533]

What if I have an extender connected to my Asus router will the settings for gaming still help

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

It will configure it automatically with these settings. Also make sure UPnP is on if you have Wifi Extender

[@anturoy4068]

can it works on COD mobile ?

[@NoCommentaryLife]

what settings to put for flex?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

I’m going to make tutorial on fixing lag with flexqos and cake

[@NoCommentaryLife]

@@CuttaChaseBeats tyty

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

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[@flexpetz55]

I know this is not what the video is about but could you please tell me what the difference between cake and flexos is?? which one should i use for bufferbloat

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

If you want the lowest latency and customization, go with flexqos. If you want a set it and leave it, use cake.

[@flexpetz55]

@@CuttaChaseBeats okay thank you i appreciate the response

[@braz41nj]

My ping its 28 with regular Verizon router, Asus routers can lower my ping?

[@lexybb2061]

Gaming routers in general can help with internet. I currently have the Asus GT-AX11000 PRO which is really good. Also the nighthawk routers are really good plus they have more features that Asus does not offer. They help maximize your internet speed and lower ping.

[@Ulaser0]

Can I solve the ping spike problem caused by people streaming or downloading with Merlin WRT software?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Yes. This will solve it guaranteed. Tested many times. But if you have download speeds above 150mbs+, i would suggest using FlexQos as it will let you use all of your download speed. Traditional qos is bounded by cpu.

[@kingineazzy]

This made my download speed slower ?? Is that a good thing or nah ?

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

It is a good thing. this is what qos does. helps keep your internet from going over your actually bandwidth and distributing to prioritized devices. Download speed does goes down by a little. These settings keep Downloading at the lowest. This is why you are seeing slow download speeds with multiple devices

[@TheDoctor46vr]

Why would you turn off Game Device Prioritizing? That seems counter intuitive unless it doesnt work at all. If so it makes me question whether these routers would even be a good option for gaming if that is the case. Why would you not limit the download on some devices? Someone in the house might start downloading a torrent...

[@CuttaChaseBeats]

Game Device Prioritizing bypasses qos. If you download torrents, use tcp protocol for downloading in your Torrent downloader settings to not effect games.

[@TheDoctor46vr]

@@CuttaChaseBeats oh okay so you're better off having custom QoS for gaming

[@anturoy4068]

can these tricks reduce my call of duty mobile game ping ?