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Topic subjectWhen is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
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566840, When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by MistahMan, Fri Jan-29-21 01:45 AM
Good day all,

Recently I've noticed that my TP link Arcer 1750 router hasn't gotten a software update since 2018. I've had it for almost fives years now. Should it be upgraded? Thanks
566841, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by lenjack, Fri Jan-29-21 02:59 AM
You can google the brand and model to find out the latest firmware version, then check the version on your unit.
566842, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by nightlyreader, Fri Jan-29-21 05:53 AM
IMO, if it works and is not hindering performance, run it till it dies.
566843, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by MistahMan, Fri Jan-29-21 06:34 AM
Thanks lenjack and nightlyreader


I've checked and the last firmware update dates back to 2018. No fear about security with the last update going back almost three years?
566846, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by nightlyreader, Sat Jan-30-21 05:57 AM
Vendor shows a new firmware dated yesterday.
566847, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by MistahMan, Sat Jan-30-21 09:57 AM
They have different hardware versions of this router. You're looking at version five but I have version two. Thanks for the follow up.
566848, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by lenjack, Sun Jan-31-21 10:22 PM
It's not always a question of how it works. Sometimes, new firmware has improved security.
566849, RE: When is it a good time to upgrade to a new router?
Posted by MistahMan, Mon Feb-01-21 01:24 AM

Thats what I was thinking also. 2018 seems like a long time for security updates.