Reduce Ping for Gaming with Fios Gateway Settings

You can now reduce ping for gaming with Fios Gateway settings and uplift your gaming experience. You can achieve a sub-20ms ping requires optimizing your Fios gateway (CR1000A/G3100) for minimum latency, maximum stability, and traffic prioritization. This guide reveals expert-tested settings to eliminate lag, rubberbanding, and packet loss, whether you’re on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox.

Why Reduce Ping for Gaming with Fios Gateway Matters for Competitive Gaming

Ping (measured in milliseconds) determines how fast your actions reach game servers. The lower your ping:

✔ Faster reactions (critical in FPS, MOBA, and fighting games)
✔ No “peeker’s advantage” in shooters like Call of Duty or Valorant
✔ Smoother hit registration (no “ghost bullets”)

I dropped from 45ms to 18ms on Fios by tweaking QoS and disabling IPv6—now I win more gunfights. – Mark T., Apex Legends player

Step 1: Hardware & Connection Setup

1. Use Ethernet, Not Wi-Fi
   • Cat6 cable (or higher) for stable gigabit speeds 7
2. Avoid powerline adapters—they add latency 6
3. Bypass Fios Gateway (Advanced)
   • Use IP Passthrough mode to connect a gaming router (e.g., ASUS RT-AX88U) for better QoS control 4
4. Check ONT & Cables
   • Ensure fiber line is secure (no bends/kinks)
5. Replace old coaxial cables if using MoCA

Step 2: Fios Gateway Settings for Low Ping

You have to enable QoS (Quality of Service) following these steps.

1. Log in to My Fios Gateway link from fiosgateway.org or 192.168.1.1
2. Go to Advanced > QoS
3. Set Priority: “Gaming” or “Highest” 8
4. Device Priority: Assign your PC/console as “High”
5. Bandwidth Allocation: Reserve 20% for gaming 11
6. Disabling IPv6 can cause routing delays in games 1
7. Path: Advanced > Network Settings > IPv6 > Disable
8. Change Wi-Fi Channels (If Using Wireless)
   • Use the 5GHz band (less interference)
9. Set channel to 36, 40, or 149 (least congested) 7
10. Enable MU-MIMO
    • Allows simultaneous data streams (reduces lag with multiple devices) 4
11. Path: Advanced > Wireless > MU-MIMO > Enable
12. Disable SIP ALG
    • Can interfere with game voice chat (Discord, in-game comms)
13. Path: Advanced > Security > SIP ALG > Off

Step 3: Network-Wide Optimizations

1. Limit Background Traffic
   • Pause downloads/uploads during gaming
2. Use My Verizon App to throttle non-gaming devices 11
3. Set Up a Guest Network
   • Isolate smart TVs/phones to reduce congestion 4
4. Update Firmware
   • Check for updates monthly (192.168.1.1 > Administration)

Step 4: Testing & Fine-Tuning

You can use the ping test by following these steps.

1. Use ping -t google.com in Command Prompt (PC)
2. Ideal: <20ms (stable), >50ms (unplayable) 6
3. Port Forwarding (If Needed)
   • Open ports for specific games (e.g., Fortnite: UDP 5222, 53) 4
4. Monitor Traffic
   • Tools like Wireshark or NetLimiter to detect bandwidth hogs

Troubleshooting High Ping

❌ Issue: Ping spikes during peak hours
✅ Fix: Contact Verizon to check for network congestion

❌ Issue: Packet loss
✅ Fix: Replace Ethernet cables or enable QoS packet prioritization

❌ Issue: Inconsistent wireless ping
✅ Fix: Switch to Ethernet or use Wi-Fi 6 extender

Pro Gamer Tips

🔥 Fiber Optic Advantage: Fios Gigabit users get ~10ms ping to nearby servers 11
🔥 Schedule Reboots: Reset router weekly to clear memory leaks
🔥 Use Gaming VPNs: Services like ExitLag can optimize routes to game servers

Final Checklist

✔ Ethernet connection ✔ QoS enabled ✔ IPv6 disabled
✔ 5GHz Wi-Fi ✔ MU-MIMO on ✔ Firmware updated

Still above 20ms? Verizon may need to optimize your ONT line. You can contact us directly by dialing Verizon’s helpline number 800-837-4966 and requesting a “latency check.”