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Online gaming requires a constant stream of data—both up and down the metaphorical pipeline—and any skip can mean missing a split second of action and losing the game or being booted from the game altogether. A gaming router can keep your connect ...

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Place centrally in the home for maximum reach. Elevate on tall furniture (signals radiate outward and downward). Keep your router out in the open where it can broadcast clearly (avoid drawers or cabinets). Use an extra-long Ethernet cable to move it away from the modem if needed.

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