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  "path": "/threads/planning-to-get-a-new-router-for-my-long-standing-home-network.2633759/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T23:12:07.000Z",
  "site": "https://forums.anandtech.com",
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  "textContent": "It's time to replace my router. My router is a Netgear Nighthawk R7800 which I must have purchased at least 10 years ago. I was informed by e-mail from Netgear that they had terminated support with firmware (or other?) updates, suggesting I buy a new model. I did that around July, but reversed my order for simple reasons -- particularly that I tentatively decided to change internet providers such that the new ISP would supply their own router, but I reversed that decision. We started with Charter Communications back in 2002 and have continued through their changeover to Spectrum. We're subscribed to Spectrum internet, Basic TV and (landline) telephone. I do not intend to change now. We get a pretty good deal costing around $100/month.\n\nIn addition to the age of the router and termination of support, I just purchased a new LG television, and I've noticed with three or more TVs turned on in the household, there seem to be lags or dropouts. I also see that the latest routers...\n\nRead more",
  "title": "Planning to get a new router for my long-standing home network"
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