Question Should I upgrade my Netgear WNDR4300 /N750?

[geepondy63]

I've had my Netgear N750 / WNDR4300 for quite a few years now.. I never was much concerned with anything better as it had dual band, the range was sufficient for my condo and I only had my iphone and ipad connected to the wifi as my PC ran thru the enternet port. But now I use it for a lot more, including Amazon devices and wifi security cams. Performance wise I think it's still ok but for security and perhaps other reasons, should I consider something newer? If so, what?

 

[killster1]

I've had my Netgear N750 / WNDR4300 for quite a few years now.. I never was much concerned with anything better as it had dual band, the range was sufficient for my condo and I only had my iphone and ipad connected to the wifi as my PC ran thru the enternet port. But now I use it for a lot more, including Amazon devices and wifi security cams. Performance wise I think it's still ok but for security and perhaps other reasons, should I consider something newer? If so, what?

does it still get fw updates? you say your range is fine? or you say it WAS fine?

 

[VirtualLarry]

If it hasn't had recent (within a year, within six months preferred) firmware updates, then I *think* that one will take DD-WRT. Which can have it's own bugs, but generally, is more caught-up in terms of security updates for the common Linux component parts and security exploits. You might be safer using DD-WRT. Or even OpenWRT/Lede, though I've never used that. Maybe there's even a build of Tomato for that router, would have to look it up to be sure.

 

[SamirD]

If it's getting slower and you can't move some wireless devices to wired, then you could an AC router and use it to move some devices to 5Ghz if they're capable. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry unless you're opening any ports as NAT is NAT.