Netflix streaming dad makes me unable to game. Help?

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So, we got my dad a Roku stick for Christmas. And now I'm unable to play my games online because he's on Netflix. We have 75 mbps internet. Our router is like a $50 single band router. Will spending $100+ for a dual band fix this issue or do I need to just pay for a 2nd modem and internet connection?
 
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To add, even when he's not on Netflix I'm pulling 26-35 Mbps max off the ISP's speed test Via wifi. Direct link from modem I'm getting 75-80 Mbps. I don't have a spare patch cable to check hardwire from router to the laptop.
 
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A dual band WiFi would likely ease the gaming problem. Particularly if the Roku can use the 5GHz band and leave the 2.4 GHz free for less demanding tasks. Placement of the equipment can affect the usefulness of the current or a new router, so you should investigate getting the gaming and wifi source closer to each other. Dual band routers are becoming old technology as 802.11ad is emerging, so pretty good equipment is falling in price. There is no need to overspend to get a decent router.

Buy from a store with a customer friendly return policy and install the router right away just in case it doesn't help. It is certainly worth investigating better wifi before paying for a separate internet connection.
 
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