The Linksys Hydra Pro 6 (model MR5500) won't stop you in your tracks with its elegant design or feature-rich app, but it does one thing really well: provide fast speeds throughout the house.

What's more likely is that you'll have the option of Ziply Fiber and cable internet from Spectrum, Xfinity or others. A good rule of thumb is that cable is better than DSL and fiber is better than ...