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In reply to the discussion: Is this legal? Our router was programed to turn off when warranty expired @ 2 years [View all]JohnnyRingo
(18,581 posts)24. It appears they actually rented it to you.
Obviously, you thought you were buying it, probably because it was expensive, but they seem to think you own it like you "own" your cable box.
Unless you signed a contract, this can't possibly be legal, and I smell a class action lawsuit coming. if they get away with this, it'll change the electronic retail market forever.
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Is this legal? Our router was programed to turn off when warranty expired @ 2 years [View all]
me b zola
Dec 2012
OP
Thank you. Did you buy it yourself, or was it provided by your ISP? n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#7
That model is supposedly now supported by some excellent after-market open source firmware
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#18
Tiny piece of paper. Until someone brings a class action suit there is no down side to doing it.
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#39
It makes perfect sense if you're interested in forcing your customers into
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#10
I bought a Linksys wireless router several years ago and have never experienced this problem....
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#15
I've burned through a Linksys router but never had the problem you describe.
GoneOffShore
Dec 2012
#23
Has your internet provider updated their routers or other equipment,services,etc....
LongHairedCountryBoy
Dec 2012
#44