How to choose the right gaming router: unleash your gaming prowess with Zen

In the world of online gaming, a reliable internet connection is your key to victory. Lag, buffering and inconsistent speeds can make the difference between winning and losing, leaving you feeling frustrated and unable to perform at your best. That’s why choosing the right gaming router is crucial for any serious gamer.

But with so many options on the market, how do you know which gaming router is right for you? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when selecting the ideal gaming router, ensuring you make an informed decision that elevates your gaming experience.

We’ll look at the features and benefits of Zen’s top-notch gaming routers, highlighting how they can empower you to dominate the virtual battlefield and unleash your gaming prowess.

Debunking the myth of speed: beyond the hype

We won’t pretend that faster broadband isn’t better. For streaming, downloading, video calling, connecting smart devices and more, generally the more bandwidth you have the smoother your connection will be. But what about for gaming?

Many gamers believe that the faster their internet connection, the better the gaming experience. However, this misconception often leads to disappointment and frustration, as simply having a high internet speed doesn't guarantee a lag-free gaming experience.

That’s why Zen Internet’s gaming routers are designed to help you prioritise latency optimisation and provide a seamless gaming experience, even with moderate internet speeds.

Imagine you’re playing a fast-paced online multiplayer first-person shooter game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. You’re engaged in a tense battle with the opposition team, and you pull the trigger of your virtual weapon. But because of high latency, there’s a noticeable delay between you pressing the key and your shot firing. This delay can easily make the difference between hitting or being hit, leaving you feeling more than a little frustrated!

Whether you’re playing an FPS game, and MMORPG, or you’re just a Fortnite or FIFA fan, low latency can make all the difference for gaming.

So, when choosing a gaming router, don’t be fooled by the hype surrounding internet speed. Focus instead on finding a router that offers superior latency optimisation and prioritises gaming traffic, like Zen’s gaming routers.

Beyond latency: the benefits of faster internet speeds for gamers

With all that said, while latency optimisation is paramount for a smooth and responsive gaming experience, faster internet speeds can also play a significant role. Here’s how faster speeds can benefit gamers:

Quicker game downloads and updates: Large game downloads and frequent updates can become annoying and time-consuming with slower internet speeds. Faster speeds significantly reduce download times, allowing you to jump into the action sooner.

Smoother streaming and simultaneous activities: Gaming often involves streaming live content, chatting with friends, or having other devices connected. Faster internet speeds ensure that these activities run smoothly without compromising your gaming experience.

Seamless multitasking and family sharing: If you share your internet connection with family members or use multiple devices simultaneously, faster internet speeds can prevent bandwidth bottlenecks and ensure that everyone can enjoy their online activities without interfering with your gaming.

So, while its direct influence on your gaming experience might be less important than some might think, a faster internet speed can offer additional benefits that will enhance your overall gaming experience. With Zen’s high-speed broadband plans, you can enjoy the best of both worlds – low latency for responsive gaming and ample bandwidth for seamless multitasking and smooth connections even in busy households.

FRITZ!Box routers for gamers: unlock your gaming potential

When it comes to gaming routers, Zen Internet’s FRITZ! Box series stands out as a top choice for serious gamers seeking a seamless, lag-free gaming experience. Equipped with advanced features and cutting-edge technology, FRITZ!Box routers can help you elevate your gameplay and unleash your true gaming potential.

Game prioritisation: This game-changing feature ensures that your traffic receives the highest priority, preventing bandwidth congestion for a smooth, uninterrupted gaming experience. Latency optimisation for gamers can be set up using the inbuilt tools on your FRITZ!Box gaming router.

Quality of service: The traffic prioritisation feature in your FRITZ!Box gaming router will provide Quality of Service to give your gaming devices and applications priority over other internet-connected devices.

WiFi mesh technology: Combined with Zen’s EveryRoom mesh WiFi service, you can have a smooth, reliable connection wherever you are in the house. But more on that later.

With their cutting edge features, the FRITZ!Box 7530 and FRITZ!Box 7530 AX provide a comprehensive gaming solution that goes beyond traditional routers. They are designed to empower gamers of all levels, from casual enthusiasts to hardcore professionals, by optimising network performance and delivering an unparalleled gaming experience.

Both of these routers offer amazing performance for our broadband customers. Our 500Mbps and 900Mbps customers benefit from the additional WiFi performance offered by the FRITZ!Box 7530 AX. With its WiFi 6 (AX) capabilities, the FRITZ!Box 7530 AX can deliver WiFi connections that take better advantage of the speed of our fastest connections, for an even better wireless experience on our fastest packages.

Zen EveryRoom: the perfect complement for your gaming router

Unlocking the full potential of your FRITZ!Box gaming router requires a seamless and reliable WiFi network that extends throughout your home. That’s where Zen EveryRoom comes in. This innovative WiFi mesh system eliminates dead zones, ensures consistent coverage, and provides a rock-solid connection for all your gaming devices.

Eliminate ‘not-spots’: Zen EveryRoom uses the power of your router, and one or more interconnected WiFi extenders to blanket your home with a powerful and consistent WiFi signal. This helps eliminate dead zones, or not-spots, to ensure that your gaming experience is uninterrupted, no matter where you are in the house.

Flexible placement for optimal performance: The compact and versatile Zen EveryRoom repeaters can be easily placed throughout your home to optimise WiFi coverage. This flexibility allows you to tailor the network for your specific needs, ensuring that you have a strong signal in every room where you game.

Seamless setup and easy management: You don’t need to be an expert to get your Zen EveryRoom service quickly up and running. There are no fiddly interfaces or complicated settings to configure, and if you do need any help getting started, we’ll be happy to help.

The ultimate gaming ecosystem

In the competitive world of online gaming, every advantage counts. With Zen Internet’s top-tier gaming routers and advanced broadband and WiFi solutions, you can elevate your gameplay, dominate the virtual battlefield, and unleash your true gaming prowess.

Zen’s FRITZ!Box routers go beyond traditional routers, helping you to optimise network performance for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Zen EveryRoom, our mesh WiFi system, complements your FRITZ!Box router perfectly, eliminating dead zones and providing seamless coverage throughout your home. With Zen EveryRoom, you can enjoy a rock-solid connection for all your gaming devices. When you’re looking for the best, Mesh WiFi for gaming can bring the best performance into every room!

And then there’s Zen’s award-winning broadband connections. For the ultimate gaming experience, our full fibre internet gives you all the reliable, low latency broadband you need. Check out what’s available at your address by entering your postcode here.