My experience with Netgear goes something like:
DSL Router model DGxyz - Brilliant
DSL Router model DGxyz v2 - Overheats
Wireless Router with almost ventless case -- Overheats, locks up
Replacement model 12 months later with more vents -- Ok but shocking firmware bugs
... followed by total failure just out of warranty
Cable modem Telstra provided -- Overheats, locks up, wireless shuts down randomly
In general, whether a Netgear device is complete garbage or wonderful seems to depend entirely on its exact model number. One might be perfect, then get replaced by one with a raft of crap issues.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
