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Are you still working on this? Can you close out this question before the cleanup crew gets around to it?<br />
Thanks!
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Are you still working on this? Can you close out this question before the cleanup crew gets around to it?
Thanks!

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Hi guys,<br />
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I was just curious if anyone else has been getting hacked off with the quality of brand new routers/modems these days?<br />
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I install a lot of networks for small biz and home users.<br />
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1 small biz in particular has had 2 dead on arrival routers. 1 more died after 8 months usage. And now, a adsl modem I put in a week ago died and refused to come back on again. This is spread across two offices (so can't be power or dodgy wiring etc)<br />
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I won't mention any names or anything but suffice to say my recommending netgear days are over (whoops)<br />
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Anyone else seen this? Anyone recommend a good brand that doesn't sacrifice quality for price (i.e. made in china) ?<br />
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cheers<br />

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Hi guys,

I was just curious if anyone else has been getting hacked off with the quality of brand new routers/modems these days?

I install a lot of networks for small biz and home users.

1 small biz in particular has had 2 dead on arrival routers. 1 more died after 8 months usage. And now, a adsl modem I put in a week ago died and refused to come back on again. This is spread across two offices (so can't be power or dodgy wiring etc)

I won't mention any names or anything but suffice to say my recommending netgear days are over (whoops)

Anyone else seen this? Anyone recommend a good brand that doesn't sacrifice quality for price (i.e. made in china) ?

cheers


What's the best brand these days? Has anyone else noticed a SERIOUS DECLINE in quality of routers and modems in the last couple of years?

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