First off Netgear like most companies these days make good reliable
routers. So changing your brand of router isn't really the answer .
You either have some wrong settings on your current router or it's
defective. I used first a Dlink wired router for many years and only
had to replace because I wanted new features ( Wireless !) I've now
been using my Netgear WGR 614 Wireless for at least 4-5 years still
works fine. It's perhaps their cheapest model so price isn't always a
factor in how long things work . I'm not saying things last forever
they sure don't ;-) All companies make some defective items but nearly
all will replace under warranty as needed.
If you haven't already done so have you returned your router to
factory default settings? There is a button on the back which you push
for 30 sec or so and this often fixes many issues. Also does your
router have the current firmware? This can also fix things, upgrade is
easy to do .
If that doesn't work then you may need a new router. Don't forget
cables can also go bad etc. As far as brand goes I'm going to
recommend you ask a friend or consult a local fortune teller. These
days all the major brands make pretty good products and all companies
have a percentage of defective products. I understand the urge to try
a different brand after having bad luck with a product . Features you
want ,easy of use ,warranty and company reputation in solving issues
are what I'd look at.
If you want to see how strongly people feel about brands take a look
at topics recommending Hard drives. Read enough of these and you will
see rants on every brand ever made. The facts show that defective
products are pretty evenly spread out between the different major
brands . This hasn't always been the case but bad news travels fast
these days . Major defective items are mostly limited to a specific
model number these days rather then a brand. Best of luck .
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