Gaming: About PC Gaming on …

Summary

This article will present details about PC gaming on the UNH Wireless Network.

Content

Overview

PC Gaming and its related issues have been a recognized subject on campus since UNH resident halls went 100% wi-fi in the summertime of 2016. Because of the character of the wi-fi medium and the connection stability wants of on-line sport servers, we can not assure flawless latency or lag-free gaming experiences in res halls. In the autumn of 2021, UNH launched a pilot program in Stoke Hall for avid gamers who want to make the most of Ethernet ports for his or her units. More data may be discovered below “Hall Themes” on the Stoke Hall dorm information page .

For the very best wi-fi efficiency, UNH strongly recommends all wi-fi gaming units (PC, consoles, and so on.) use the 802.11ax or newer wi-fi protocols and connects to the 5GHz band. We additionally advocate residence constructed PCs strive using a USB adapter on their machines fairly than the interior NIC card as a result of the UNH enterprise community behaves a lot otherwise than the house community. UNH recommends this USB 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter  for these customers. No two gaming classes are alike, so UNH IT will work with college students to optimize their connections and gaming experiences.

• For the very best person expertise, 802.11ax is strongly beneficial. Older laptops are inspired to buy an 802.11ax USB wi-fi adapter. USNH IT continues to be investigating an 802.11ax USB wi-fi adapter and as soon as that system data is discovered this text will probably be up to date.
• Until then USNH IT recommends this USB 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter 

NOTE: If you might be having connectivity or efficiency points, you could contact the Technology Help Desk or submit a ticket on the “Report An Issue” net kind.

Please embody the next when requesting help:

1. MAC deal with of system
2. Device working system (OS)
3. Your bodily location (i.e. dorm constructing)
4. Your Contact data
5. Desktop/laptop computer data (is it residence constructed?)
6. Symptoms noticed
7. Game(s) you might be enjoying
8. Is the system performing usually when net browsing, streaming, or emailing?

If you are attempting to arrange a sport console on the UNH wi-fi community, directions may be discovered right here: Connecting a Game Console on the USNH Wireless Network

Further Readings

Connecting a Game Console on the USNH Wireless Network

Stoke Hall dorm information page – UNH Housing & Residential Life – see “Hall Themes”

USB 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter – amazon.com  

Need further assist?

Visit the ET&S Help Desk Support page to find your native campus contact data or to submit a web based expertise help request.  For password points, it’s essential to name or go to the Help Desk in individual.