USAFRet :
Again, I invite you to describe how a modem or router can influence the ping time outboard of the modem.
From your own words, or any reliable description you might find on the interwebs.
First, you want to describe exactly what 'ping' is.
if your modem comes with a BROADCOM chipset it does affect the ping mate , my parents have a modem like that and sometimes i move my chassis all the way upstairs just to play with their internet , mostly mortal kombat , the network adapter can matter too , if it's a killer network adapter , it does affect your gaming ! i don't know if it's the ping or not but it really does , so if you got a broadcom modem with a killer network adapter then your gaming experience will be different , just saying ...