my old netgear is exactly that,...it's OLD! it doesn't seem to have the range it used to (90%+ everywhere in my house now down to 50%+)
it just loses the internet connection all the time (i have to unplug it and then replug it in)
it's just a pain, i'm not sure if it's just gotten worse over time or what, i don't mind another netgear, but i thought i'd try something new...if there's something more recommended out there