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How WiFi 7 Changes Competitive Gaming Networks
Wireless networking has come a long way from the days when serious gamers automatically avoided WiFi in favor of Ethernet. While wired connections...
Layer 3 Switches for Gaming Networks: Do They Matter?
When building a gaming network, most people focus on internet speed, latency, and switch port counts. However, as gaming environments become larger...
Hyconext partners with WAV: NextWav 2.5G PoE switches now available across the US
One switch for legacy 24V/48V radios and new 802.3af/at/bt gear, with DC power and 10G uplinks, through a leading wireless broadband distributor.City...
Gaming Lag Explained: Ping, Jitter, Packet Loss & Bufferbloat
Few things are more frustrating than losing a match because of network issues. Whether you’re competing in a ranked esports match, battling in a...
Best Network Setup for Gaming Cafés and LAN Centers
Gaming cafés and LAN centers have evolved far beyond rows of PCs connected to a basic network switch. Today’s customers expect fast downloads,...
100G Backbone for Esports: Why Tournament Networks Need More Than Gigabit
Competitive gaming has grown far beyond the era of small LAN parties connected through a handful of Gigabit switches. Today’s esports tournaments...
Low-Latency Network Architecture for Cloud Gaming
Cloud gaming is transforming how players access and experience video games. Instead of relying on powerful local hardware, gamers can stream high-end...
Why 2.5G Switches Are Becoming Essential for Modern WISPs
The wireless internet industry has evolved rapidly over the past decade. What was once considered high-speed broadband is now often viewed as the...
How to Build an Esports Tournament Network: Multi-Gig Switch Architecture Guide
Competitive esports has evolved from small local tournaments into a global industry featuring professional teams, live broadcasts, thousands of...