Make sure you are reading the review for the correct model when purchasing.

This was not the router that I was offered at Best Buy at first; it was the cheapest brand and the sales guy wanted to sell me the more expensive model

and I didn't want to take a chance with buying a cheaper model with low reviews.

don't need some of the features, nor did I feel I needed to go to newer more-expensive models

I do not need the fanciest model, but the R7800 had the capabilities that matched my small home network/WiFi setup.

Replaced an older (cheaper) model I had bought first that I had to return because of horrible range.

Decided to go with a slightly more expensive model and it’s night and day

No need for more expensive models

These less expensive models get the same software and the wired ports are already as fast as my cable modem will allow and 65 download