We had been renting our modem/router from our internet provider for years. I like being able to access my own router and see what's going on. Setup was fairly easy, just had issues after a storm with the internet not working but that was a network issue not a modem issue. Only had it a few weeks but so far we are loving it!
Bought this router to eliminate renting modemfrom provider. Called provider, whom set up the router on their end. Haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Had it for two years now. Great product.