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Dave47
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Nov 18, 2023
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Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 (R9000) end of service status

Hi everyone,

 

I've got a Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 (R9000) router. Its firmware is up to date as far as I've been able to determine (version 1.0.5.42). This is both from the router itself saying it is up to date and what I've seen on the Netgear support website.

 

I've looked at the Netgear "end of service" list and my router does not appear on the list, so assumably its still being supported, even if Netgear doesn't seem to be selling this router anymore. The current firmware is almost 15 months old (released 8/1/22). This is very suspicious/concerning/disconcerting for a router that is still being supported (assumably). I'm pretty sure there are many security issues that have appeared in 15 months that need addressing but haven't been.

 

Can anyone give me a definitive support status on this router? Has it reached end of service or not? If not, any clue as to why no updates? Something seems off about this situation based on my research so far.

 

Thanks.

Dave

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