The router can automatically slow down downloads and streaming to speed up your game.

Either way, there's definite demand for routers that support open-source firmware, like the very popular Tomato and DD-WRT. Netgear Inc ... to the boxy look from Linksys and D-Link, this Netgear ...

The Linksys EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 ... It's simple to buy a closed router platform, but rolling your own router using DD-WRT, OpenVPN, and a compatible wireless router tested in this roundup ...

For instance, if you're already using another Linksys device like that and looking to upgrade, you could swap in the Hydra Pro 6 and relocate the old router ... that plan to a gigabit connection ...