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Do all routers eventually just start to die (nighthawk R7000)? (Need a replacement)
Right now running a Netgear R7000 running DD-WRT. Ive been experiencing a lot of issues lately and have to reboot often. This happened to my last router a few years back as well. Do all routers ev...
wenitetan wrote:
Do all routers eventually start to "crap" out?
My experience is that as long as they survive their early days electronic stuff just keeps going along as you don't get lots of power cuts and lightning strikes. Eventually, though, obsolescence creeps in and they can't keep up with things like faster Internet services.
You don't say what issues you have, and in any case this isn't the place to troubleshoot a router with third party firmware.
The R7000 is ageing. But it has proved to be pretty reliable and meets most needs.
The way to look for an alternative is probably to check the product pages and pick the features that appeal to you.
Wireless Routers for Home | NETGEAR
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Orbi: Whole Home WiFi System for Better WiFi Everywhere | NETGEAR
Then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up in this community with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.