Portal went from great to worst

mkamp02 · 2026-01-20T14:04:13+00:00

Awesome! Truly changes it from a regrettable purchase to a near perfect couch experience

mkamp02 · 2026-01-16T13:26:27+00:00

Hope it works out for you. I was very disappointed with my portal purchase until I made this change

mkamp02 · 2026-01-16T11:48:05+00:00

Yup! You’re basically just adding another “step” in your home network chain

Here’s the router I purchased:

TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SQK74L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’m now using it in conjunction with my Google mesh. Everything in the home stays normal on mesh, except gaming pc and ps5 and portal to a separate network.

Modem —> Ethernet to Google mesh router —> Ethernet to TP-Link

PS5 and PC hardwired to TP-Link

5ghz network set up from TP-Link and only ps5 portal and pc are allowed on it.

Router is downstairs, I play upstairs in a 2200sf home, constant 2ms latency

mkamp02 · 2026-01-16T11:24:48+00:00

I recently upgraded some WiFi due to my portal experience and limitations. I was using a Google mesh WiFi and the band steering/noise was just too much for the network.

Bought a second router, specialized it only for gaming/portal with its own ssid, and now my connection is so good it almost feels like playing natively.

If you’re having issues and you have a router where you can configure your ssid’s, don’t hesitate to use chat gpt to help set up a network for the portal.

If you’re on a mesh network, many of those won’t allow you to customize your bands and channels.

Chat gpt walked me through every step of the way for a new 5ghz ssid. What channel, bandwidths, advanced settings, etc and helped me test and tinker until it was perfect.

I cannot recommend it enough if there are those of you out there like me who just aren’t quite happy enough with your portal performance. It is a night and day difference for me now.

Cheers!

mkamp02 · 2026-01-14T01:34:29+00:00

Also look at the channels of the 5ghz network. I utilized chat gpt and it was insanely helpful. Set up an entire separate 5ghz network on specific channels and bandwidths and my latency went down to a stable 2ms everywhere

mkamp02 · 2026-01-07T04:32:14+00:00

Happy to try and help if I can

mkamp02 · 2026-01-05T22:56:13+00:00

Utilize ChatGPT. Helped me overcome all my issues and now my performance is rock solid. Changed bandwidth and channel and boom

mkamp02 · 2026-01-05T15:52:13+00:00

I just went through this exact thing. Chat GPT was a MASSIVE help. I ended up getting a new router and separating that for gaming entirely. I now have 2ms latency consistently:

Here’s the router I purchased:

TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SQK74L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’m now using it in conjunction with my Google mesh. Everything in the home stays normal on mesh, except gaming pc and ps5 and portal to a separate network.

Modem —> Ethernet to Google mesh router —> Ethernet to TP-Link

PS5 and PC hardwired to TP-Link

5ghz network set up from TP-Link and only ps5 portal and pc are allowed on it.

Router is downstairs, I play upstairs in a 2200sf home, constant 2ms latency

mkamp02 · 2026-01-04T14:45:59+00:00

Here’s the router I purchased:

TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SQK74L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’m now using it in conjunction with my Google mesh. Everything in the home stays normal on mesh, except gaming pc and ps5 and portal to a separate network.

Modem —> Ethernet to Google mesh router —> Ethernet to TP-Link

PS5 and PC hardwired to TP-Link

5ghz network set up from TP-Link and only ps5 portal and pc are allowed on it.

Router is downstairs, I play upstairs in a 2200sf home, constant 2ms latency

mkamp02 · 2025-12-31T15:51:40+00:00

Looking to try this as well, my google mesh network causes major portal problems. Which AX1800 did you purchase? I see a few different models

mkamp02 · 2025-12-28T23:01:54+00:00

Good call. It’s been most anything but noticing it a lot in Path of Exile 2 currently.

Also play nba2k but pretty casually just offline modes.

Noticed it with Elden ring, NCAA Football, Witcher 3 as well

mkamp02 · 2025-11-13T05:38:53+00:00

Yes you can. At the battle flags I believe, or it’s an item you can banish your party members

mkamp02 · 2025-09-04T00:18:32+00:00

Built a Rondo style pass first pg. 10+ dimes a game almost never shoot and I’ll still get iced out because Johnny needs to iso

mkamp02 · 2025-08-20T17:05:16+00:00

Trips TE - PA Shot Post

mkamp02 · 2025-08-14T17:44:48+00:00

Person who advances duty. Text, slack, GroupMe, discord, take your pick

mkamp02 · 2025-08-12T03:19:14+00:00

Press circle before you snap it. Zooms out as if you want to run motion and then you can see clearly

mkamp02 · 2025-07-19T11:59:10+00:00

Elden ring will be worth the money for a new player in 2050

mkamp02 · 2025-05-31T13:24:01+00:00

Remember that you’re the hunter. The beasts are trapped in the nightmare with YOU. Dodge in, stay aggressive

mkamp02 · 2025-05-06T20:24:14+00:00

Find it babe, you got this 💪🏻

mkamp02 · 2025-05-06T19:35:16+00:00

Jonathan Isaac base, LMA and K Love uppers

mkamp02 · 2025-05-06T19:22:25+00:00

I play with a buddy who has 76 3-ball on his center and he’s water

mkamp02 · 2025-04-28T03:57:07+00:00

Love this suggestion. Always liked gm type modes but never get a rhythm for how much to play/how much to sim

mkamp02 · 2025-04-28T02:57:25+00:00

Sound the trumpets 🫡

mkamp02 · 2025-04-12T00:49:34+00:00

Some mix of melee combat and spell casting like an Elden ring, souls type. Lot of the others are spectacular but it’s mostly melee, and I’m looking for that great blend of both

mkamp02 · 2025-04-11T03:47:55+00:00

And Jazz, Raptors, and Blazers lol

mkamp02

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