How to Hook Up a Lag Switch

When gaming, lag switches are generally used to cut the connection between an Internet-ready console and a modem. Using the lag switch for online gaming means the player can "freeze" when the lag switch is on, then suddenly "catch up" to the players position on the console, which creates a "teleportation" effect for the other players online. If you wish to connect a lag switch to your console, you can do so with the right equipment.

Things You'll Need

• 2 Ethernet cables
• Modem (connected to Internet)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Connect one end of your first Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your console.

   • 2

     Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the two Ethernet ports on the lag switch.

   • 3

     Connect one end of your second Ethernet cable to an available input port on your modem.

   • 4

     Connect the other end of the cable to the other Ethernet port on your lag switch. The switch is now connected to both the modem and console and is ready for use.