Smart Queue Management (SQM) Routers: Eliminating Ping Spikes Under $80
Does your ping jump from 25ms to 280ms when someone streams 4K video? How budget OpenWrt and Cake SQM routers cure bufferbloat forever.
Understanding Bufferbloat in Home Networks
Bufferbloat occurs when ISP modems buffer outgoing packets during heavy upload or download traffic, causing severe queuing delays that manifest as game lag spikes. Cake SQM (Smart Queue Management) fair-queues packets so gaming traffic bypasses bulk downloads instantly.
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