It's not just technology, it's also economics.
I know people hate to think about it but corporations make routers to make money.
It isn't any different with home electronics or appliances. Have you bought a washer and dryer lately, for example? For that matter, take a look at cell phone and satellite/cable TV.
We, particularly in the US, live in a consumer economy. Companies make money by acquiring new users. Supporting existing users COSTS money, sometimes a lot.
Customer service is a lost art in the United States. It isn't a problem uniquely associated with wireless router manufacturers.
Thanks to people like Merlin we regular people have a fighting chance of having a piece of gear that almost works flawlessly or as its been advertised to work.
Just sad that routers are getting better and costing more but the WiFi is still the same range as 10 years ago.
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Just sad that routers are getting better and costing more but the WiFi is still the same range as 10 years ago.
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the WiFi is still the same range as 10 years ago.
I don't think this is even remotely true.
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