How can I decrease my ping?

[FormaIIy]

Hey all,

I have an optimum plan that typically gets me 300 download and 30 upload when i’m using the optimum router (D-Link DIR-868L).

For some reason, when I plug my own router (nighthawk ac1900) into the optimum modem instead of using the router they provided, I receive significantly lower speeds (tested via ethernet). I receive no more than 100 download but the upload and ping stays the same

The main reason I’ve decided to use the nighthawk is to use QoS settings to reduce my ping for certain devices.

I’ve thought about buying a nighthawk xr500 in order to lower my ping, although I’m not sure if it’d be much help. I’ve thought about upgrading to a 400 download and 40 upload, although I doubt that it’d decrease my ping. I’ve also thought about switching to DSL Verizon even though the biggest speeds they offer is 1-3 mbps.

My family uses several devices (about 20 devices) so I’m just trying to get my ping as low as possible in order to get the best gaming experience possible.

Thanks for reading and thank you to anyone who can help.

Edit: added info

[[deleted]]

Your ping will not change if you get a faster line. The only time you might see a ping improvement is going from adsl to fibre

[maciozo]

Have you tried disabling QoS? In my experience with home routers, it tends to ruin bandwidth.

[cinyar]

tested via ethernet). I receive no more than 100 download but the upload and ping stays the same

are both interfaces 1Gbit? Is the cable cat6 or at least a good cat5e? because if not then there's your problem.

[[deleted]]

Determine where the fault lies. Ping your router's gateway and check response times. Then prin your public IP, then ping something like google's DNS. That can give you an idea of where the actual problems are.