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Netgear AC2100 End of life?
I have a Netgear AC2100 router and was curious if anyone knows if it's reached it's end of life for firmware updates? I do not know the model # as it only says AC2100 on the sticker on the bottom of ...
what speeds do you pay for?
if you're only paying for 100mbps, that router will max it out without issues. If you're paying for gigabit, then its time to upgrade.
Yes I currently have Gigabit Extra through Comcast - it's rated at 1200Mbps but with over provisioning it's supposed to be around 1400Mbps. This issue is my other equipment too - My Netgear CM1100 cable modem and my computer only allow me to see around 940mbps hard wired in. I did recently buy a new computer but I will need to get a 2.5gbps network card in there and like I mentioned upgrade my router and cable modem. Honestly I probably wouldn't notice the higher speed but at some point I might was well get all that I'm paying for.
The coverage with my Netgear AC2100 has been fantastic so I wouldn't need anything fancy in a new router. I would even be open to other brands of routers as well.
For anything over 1Gb from the ISP, you'll need a new modem and router.
listedguru wrote:
Honestly I probably wouldn't notice the higher speed but at some point I might was well get all that I'm paying for.
I like that approach. The chase for ever faster speeds seems to be pointless if users don't need it. For most people that race just puts money into the pockets of Netgear and other hardware makers.
Then again, my first Internet connection was with dial up and an acoustic coupler.
Just another user with time on their hands.
